Arts & Heritage

The Artist Certificate in Performance and Pedagogy involves selective, intensive, and advanced professional piano studies designed to enhance the performance skills of talented musicians. The program consists of a balance of applied music, masterclasses, collaborative performance, a public recital, and selected academic courses.

The Certificate in French Proficiency for Non-French Majors - Basic consists of an introduction to basic written and spoken French through the learning of simple vocabulary, comprehension, and expression of daily situations.

The Certificate in French Proficiency for Non-French Majors - Intermediate consists of written exercises and oral interaction at a higher level of expectation than the Basic Level.

The Certificate in French Proficiency for Non-French Majors - Advanced offers an introduction to second-year grammar and oral courses and a deeper understanding and use of the French language. 

The Certificate in Indigenous Learning consists of the study of Indigenous history, culture, and values and strives to increase awareness/appreciation of the life experience of Indigenous Peoples with a view to creating an environment of understanding and trust amongst all Peoples.

Knowledge of other languages is essential in Canada and in the rest of the world. Every year, the world becomes smaller as the economic and cultural ties linking one country with another mature. In Canada itself, the ability to communicate well in French as well as other languages is becoming necessary in more and more professions. The Department of Languages reflects these realities by providing training through the Certificate in International Languages consisting of French, Finnish, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish.

The Certificate in Writing introduces learners to university-level and professional standards of composition, revision, editing, research, documentation, grammar, and rhetorical forms. Learners gain instruction and practice in a range of popular nonfiction prose genres (i.e., memoir, personal essay, blog, travel writing), in the craft of creative and expressive writing (i.e., plot, setting, characterization, point of view, dialogue), and more.

Created in partnership with Tourism Excellence North (TEN) and Destination Northern Ontario (DNO), the Experiential Travel Tourism Micro-Credential is for learners interested in the theory, practice, and design of Experiential Tourism Development within the unique Northern Ontario setting.

Humanities 101 is a community based outreach program, which ensures that community members, who have a love of learning, have access to a university-level educational experience despite financial or social barriers.

We work to benefit the community and its members through education and the development of knowledge, transferable skills, and self-empowerment. We provide a healthy and supportive environment where you, the student, can experience the excitement and benefits of a post-secondary education without the costs.

Building on Humanities 101, Humanities 201 allows for graduates of Humanities 101 to continue their lifelong learning journey and remain connected to a supportive community as alumni of a Lakehead University ancillary program. Programming involves two events per semester. In the recent past, we have had events addressing food security, health, and Indigenous cultures.