Arts & Heritage

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.

The Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP) is intended for learners of Indigenous ancestry who have not met the regular or mature university entry requirements or who require academic preparation to become eligible for admission to a Lakehead University program.

The LUMINA (Lakehead University Music in Action) Concert Series features world-class guest and faculty artists in the intimate setting of the Jean McNulty Recital Hall. Learner concerts, masterclasses, and workshops by visiting clinicians and lecturers further enrich learners’ professional training.

Developed in collaboration with the Culinary Tourism Alliance, the Northern Culinary Tourism Experience Development Micro-Credential provides foundational training across seven key industry areas for learners ranging from small business owners to those that support the tourism industry within their community or region. Learners will explore the culinary tourism landscape with a specific emphasis on Northern Ontario and gain a better understanding of the makeup of local foodways.

The Northern Ontario Professional Tourism Industry Specialist (NOPTIS) Micro-Credential is designed in partnership with the top industry leaders in Ontario tourism for upskilling existing employees within their current job, in addition to supporting the tourism sector to scale up in post-COVID recovery.

The Ontario Professional Tourism Industry Specialist (OPTIS) Micro-Credential is designed in partnership with the top industry leaders in Ontario tourism for upskilling existing employees within their current job, in addition to supporting the tourism sector to scale up in post-COVID recovery.

The Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL) Lecture Series is a series of interesting and thought-provoking lectures to residents of Orillia, Thunder Bay, and the surrounding area to stimulate our minds and discussion.