34th Annual Powwow at Lakehead University March 8 to 10
March 1, 2024
(Thunder Bay) Students, employees and the Thunder Bay community are invited to gather in celebration of Indigenous culture and dance.
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Collaborative event discussed what is being done to make Thunder Bay a better place to live
November 30, 2022
(Thunder Bay) Lakehead University organized a collaborative event today to discuss positive initiatives on social issues affecting Thunder Bay, in partnership with Diversity Thunder Bay, the City of Thunder Bay’s Anti-Racism and Equity Advisory Committee, Confederation College, and several other community organizations.
Gillian Siddall appointed Lakehead University’s next President and Vice-Chancellor
January 20, 2023
(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Dr. Gillian Siddall has been named Lakehead University’s next president by the University’s Board of Governors. Dr. Siddall will become Lakehead’s ninth president on July 1, 2023.
Giving Tuesday initiative rallies the Lakehead University community to unprecedented heights
December 1, 2023
(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) A whopping $367,900 was donated to Lakehead University on Giving Tuesday on November 28 – the eighth time Lakehead participated in the annual day of giving.
Giving Tuesday will support student financial aid at Lakehead University
November 28, 2022
(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Tuesday, November 29 marks the seventh annual Giving Tuesday at Lakehead University.
Lakehead hosting Truth and Reconciliation events on campus throughout September
September 9, 2023
(Thunder Bay) “Though we work on this all year, September is a time to recognize our efforts and recommit to collaborating with communities and nations on pathways forward."
Lakehead hosting World Water Day celebrations
March 20, 2024
Thunder Bay, Ont.
Lakehead University will join the global community in raising awareness about the importance of fresh water on World Water Day.
The University will host its inaugural World Water Day celebrations on Friday, March 22 in Thunder Bay, to focus on the importance of protecting and respecting water and to raise awareness of those living without access to safe water.
Lakehead hosts India's consul general in Toronto
August 5, 2022
(Thunder Bay) Lakehead University had the pleasure of hosting Apoorva Srivastava, India's Consul General in Toronto, on the Thunder Bay campus the afternoon of Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Lakehead partners with the Town of Innisfil to host South Simcoe Innovation Week
April 19, 2024
Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil and Lakehead University will be hosting the first ever Lakehead University South Simcoe Innovation Week from April 30 to May 2, in partnership with Nottawasaga Futures, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and the County of Simcoe. The event, funded in part by the County of Simcoe Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund, will bring together entrepreneurial thinkers from across Simcoe County to access business and innovation-oriented workshops and events.
Lakehead to Participate in First-Ever SDG Week Canada
January 19, 2023
(Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Lakehead University will take part in the first-ever SDG Week Canada on both campuses during the week of March 6-10, 2023.