Indigenous Student Services Centre
| Indigenous Student Services Centre | |
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Indigenous Student Services Centre is a centre at Lakehead University.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2022: The centre held an open house on September 14, 2022.[2]
- January 2023: The centre organizes seasonal feasts throughout the academic year to recognize the changing seasons and provide cultural support to students. The department hosted a winter event in 2023 featuring traditional foods such as moose meat stew, fish, and bannock. The centre invites Elders to lead prayers and share knowledge during these community gatherings.[3]
- November 2023: The centre organized a workshop on November 18, 2023, to provide students with materials and instruction to create their own ribbon skirts. Coordinator Yolanda Twance stated that the centre forms partnerships with local artisans to help students celebrate their culture despite financial barriers.[4]
- November 2025: The centre facilitates cultural programming such as regalia-making workshops to help students connect with their heritage. Under the coordination of Yolanda Twance, the centre offers a variety of hands-on sessions including basketry and traditional sewing.[5]
- February 2026: The centre organizes cultural events at the Gakina Nindinawemaagang Lounge to create a sense of family for students. It employs Sheila Pelletier-Demerah as an administrative assistant.[6]
- February 2026: The centre seeks to connect students with Elders through cultural opportunities like the Men's Hand Drum Workshop. As of February 2026, the centre is coordinated by Yolanda Twance.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lakehead University hosts cultural workshops led by Anishinaabe Elder", Anishinabek News, 13 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University brings community together to acknowledge Every Child Matters", Anishinabek News, 28 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University’s hosts Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter Feast", Anishinabek News, 25 January 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University students connect with Indigenous culture and community through ribbon skirt-making", Anishinabek News, 22 November 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Coming together to share in ribbon skirt-making", Anishinabek News, 18 November 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William Elder imparts traditional teachings with Lakehead University students", Anishinabek News, 5 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).