Indigenous
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Nov 5 |
Local exhibits tell stories of Northwestern Ontario’s Indigenous veterans Curated in the spirit of collaboration and reconciliation, the exhibits share the triumphs and realities faced by Indigenous veterans across Canada. |
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Sep 6 |
Lakehead bridging truth and reconciliation through art “It not only commemorates survivors and those who tragically lost their lives, but it also serves as a daily reminder of our responsibility to foster... full story |
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May 9 |
Empowering global leaders: Algoma University partners with Lakehead University for transformative international experience Global Skills Opportunity expands opportunities for underrepresented groups |
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Mar 20 |
Lakehead hosting World Water Day celebrations Inaugural World Water Day celebrations will focus on the importance of protecting and respecting water and to raise awareness of those living without... full story |
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Mar 1 |
34th Annual Powwow at Lakehead University March 8 to 10 Students, employees and the Thunder Bay community are invited to gather in celebration of Indigenous culture and dance. |
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Nov 9 |
Lakehead University hosting Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit Lakehead hosted an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit opening on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Agora – with speakers from the University and... full story |
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Sep 15 |
Lakehead University hosting the Fall Harvest on Sept. 16 Lakehead University is hosting its annual Fall Harvest on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Sweat Lodge site, located near the Wolf Den... full story |
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Sep 8 |
Lakehead hosting Truth and Reconciliation events on campus throughout September Lakehead University is hosting a series of Truth and Reconciliation-themed events in September that will honour survivors of residential schools... full story |
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Apr 18 |
University of Manitoba, Lakehead University and University College of the North Partner on Project to Support Indigenous Students in Post-Secondary Science Research, Training and Mentorship Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced an investment of $1.65 million to build a six-year program... full story |
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Mar 3 |
LUNSA hosting 33rd annual Powwow from March 10-12 The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 33rd annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 10-... full story |
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Nov 4 |
Lakehead University hosting Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony and exhibit Lakehead will host an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 pm in the Agora with speakers from the University and invited guests. |
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Sep 12 |
Lakehead University students learned a lot at Stanford’s Indigenous Student Seminar In August, students from Lakehead University travelled to California to participate in the Indigenous Student Seminar hosted by Stanford University’s... full story |
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Sep 7 |
Lakehead unveils Every Child Matters crosswalk and raises Truth and Reconciliation flag Lakehead University unveiled its new Every Child Matters crosswalk and raised a National Truth and Reconciliation flag on Wednesday, Sept. 7. |
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Jun 27 |
Tipi at Agora Circle The Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) has erected the tipi at the Agora Circle for everyone’s enjoyment. |
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Jun 17 |
Aki Kikinomakaywin Program Offers Hands-on STEAM Learning Opportunities for Indigenous Youth in Northern Ontario NORDIK Institute is launching its new Aki Kikinomakaywin (Learning on the land) program, which offers hands-on, Indigenous science, technology,... full story |
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Jun 15 |
Lakehead University Orillia hosting a Tipi Raising Gathering on Saturday In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Lakehead University Orillia will host a Tipi Raising Gathering this Saturday, June 18. |
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May 30 |
Newly launched Anishinaabe Kendaasiwin Institute supporting Indigenous self-determination in Northwestern Ontario The Anishinaabe Kendaasiwin Institute (AKI) was launched on Monday, May 30 at Lakehead University. |
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Apr 20 |
Lakehead University launches 10-year plan to increase Indigenous language fluency Lakehead University is embarking on a 10-year initiative that will support the revitalization of Indigenous languages in and around the University. |
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Dec 13 |
Ma-Nee Chacaby receives the Community Hero Award Ma-Nee Chacaby, a Two-Spirit Ojibwa-Cree elder and storyteller, generously shares her skills with the Thunder Bay community. |
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Oct 29 |
Lakehead University hosting Treaties Recognition Week from Nov. 1 to 5 “We look forward to celebrating Treaties Recognition Week with students, faculty, and staff at Lakehead University, and with people throughout... full story |
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Sep 24 |
OpenText and Lakehead University partner to create internships for Indigenous students Up to 25 full-time summer internships will be created for Indigenous students studying at the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses through the OpenText... full story |
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Sep 16 |
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board and Lakehead University sign MOU to help students realize their dreams Current and future Grade 4 students from Sioux Mountain Public School in Sioux Lookout will now have the opportunity to enroll in Lakehead’s... full story |
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Aug 18 |
Niijii Indigenous Mentorship Program is looking for new volunteers and mentors Niijii is looking for Lakehead students to volunteer – either virtually from home, or in person on the Thunder Bay campus. |
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Aug 4 |
Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit on display at the Intercity Shopping Centre until Aug. 13 The goal of the exhibit, at the Intercity Shopping Centre from Wednesday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 13, is to commemorate Missing and Murdered... full story |
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Jun 28 |
Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit opening in August The goal of the exhibit, which will be at the Thunder Bay Intercity Shopping Centre from Wednesday, August 4 to Wednesday, Aug. 18, is to commemorate... full story |
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Jun 21 |
Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit opening soon in Thunder Bay Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting the Legacy of Hope Waniskahtan Exhibit, designed to create greater awareness about... full story |
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Jun 9 |
Lakehead University professor receives NSERC funding to create coding program for Indigenous youth A Lakehead University Computer Science professor is receiving a $36,000 PromoScience grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council... full story |
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Mar 12 |
LUNSA hosting virtual Powwow Annual LUNSA powwow will be hosted virtually in 2021, celebrating the theme of resiliency. |
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Feb 12 |
Lakehead, Confederation and Canadore sign MOU to develop seamless transfer opportunities for Indigenous students The presidents from Lakehead University, Confederation College, and Canadore College signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) via Zoom on Friday,... full story |
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Nov 30 |
Lakehead University launches Global Indigenous Speaker Series Lakehead University's Office of Indigenous Initiatives, International and the Department of Indigenous Learning have collaborated to host a Virtual... full story |
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Jan 9 |
The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Aboriginal Mentorship Program are looking for Volunteers and Tutors The Aboriginal Mentorship Program (AMP) matches experienced university students with Indigenous youth to create a positive connection of learning... full story |
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Dec 16 |
The Aboriginal Mentorship Program is looking for Volunteers and Tutors The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Aboriginal Mentorship program is looking for Volunteers and Tutors. |
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Sep 23 |
Lakehead University’s In Conversation talks returning to the Thunder Bay Public Library Lakehead University’s In Conversation talks are returning to the Thunder Bay Public Library with three exciting presentations planned for this... full story |
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Jul 31 |
Science Week Introduces Indigenous Youth to Careers in Natural Resources Fifty-two Indigenous youth from 29 communities are in Thunder Bay this week learning about geo-caching, cartography, sustainable energy,... full story |
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Mar 5 |
LUNSA hosting 31st annual Powwow this weekend The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 31st annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 8-10... |
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Aug 21 |
Maadaadizi 2018 Lakehead University's Aboriginal Cultural... full story |
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Aug 3 |
Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) stops by the Department of Biology for Water Quality Assessment Activities |
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May 18 |
Department of Biology and Aboriginal Mentorship Program Team Up for Experiential Learning |
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Apr 10 |
Exhibition about Canada’s residential schools coming to Lakehead University Lakehead’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales are hosting 100 Years of Loss: The... full story |
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Apr 6 |
Exhibition about Canada’s residential schools coming to Lakehead University Lakehead’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales are hosting 100 Years of Loss: The... full story |
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Oct 24 |
Lakehead Orillia unveils tipi on campus Last week, Lakehead Orillia raised a new tipi on campus, a sign that the University is committed to ensuring it is a safe gathering space for... full story |
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Sep 22 |
Lakehead University names Denise Baxter as Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives Lakehead University has named Denise Baxter as its new Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives effective Monday, Oct. 30. |
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Aug 2 |
The Joyce Family Foundation makes $1 million donation to Lakehead’s Aboriginal Mentorship Program The Joyce Family Foundation is donating $1 million to a unique program at Lakehead University that mentors Indigenous high school students from... full story |
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Jul 27 |
First Nations Youth Employment Programs Expose Students to Careers in Natural Resources The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) has 48 participants learning about anthropology, geography, dendrology,... full story |
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Oct 6 |
Opioid challenges and treatment addressed at film screening and panel A film screening and panel at Lakehead University on Thursday, Oct. 8 will discuss the challenges of opioid addiction and treatment in Northwestern... full story |
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Mar 17 |
LUNSA hosting 27th annual Powwow The Lakehead University Native Student Association (LUNSA) is excited to be hosting their 27th Annual Powwow at the CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, March 20-... |
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Mar 12 |
Lakehead University and Midland Cultural Centre team up to offer “The Lakehead Challenge” Lakehead University has partnered with the Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) to offer a new conversation series, The Lakehead Challenge, which will... full story |
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Nov 5 |
Lakehead University receives replacement teepee from community member A generous individual has donated a teepee to Lakehead University after learning of the recent damage done to the teepee located on the University’s... full story |
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Oct 29 |
Anishinaabe guest speaker presents Aboriginal perspective of local history The final event of Lakehead’s fall Aboriginal Speaker Series takes place on Thursday evening, November 7, and will feature special guest Dr. Darrell... full story |
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Sep 18 |
Celebrated poet and author to open Lakehead’s Aboriginal Series Celebrated author, poet, and educator, Lee Maracle, will be the guest lecturer at Lakehead University’s first event of the 2013 Aboriginal Speakers... full story |
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Aug 30 |
Lakehead University Orientation 2013 Helps Students Transition to University Faculty and staff at Lakehead University look forward to welcoming new undergraduate students and their families to Lakehead and Thunder Bay during... full story |