Western University
Western University is an educational institution where Lakehead University alumni have pursued graduate and undergraduate studies.[1]
As of November 2019, Matthew Chater attended the university for a master's degree in educational policy. As of November 2019, Vicky Walker attended the university before enrolling at Lakehead. As of November 2019, Theresa Thibert received a Master of Music from the university.[2]
The name appears in the Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight profiles of Matthew Chater, Vicky Walker and Theresa Thibert.[1][3][2]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2013: The university employs Chantelle A.M. Richmond as an associate professor in the Department of Geography. The institution has departments for First Nations Studies and Family Medicine.[4]
- April 2016: The university hosted the fourth annual graduation ceremony for Indigenous students at the International and Graduate Affairs Building in 2016. Its Indigenous Services Department organized the event to celebrate the success of graduating students before they returned to their home communities.[5]
- April 2017: The institution hosted a lecture by Candace Brunette-Debassige as part of an ongoing speaker series focused on Indigenous leadership. Its Indigenous Services department and First Nations Studies program sponsored the event held on the International Day of Women. The university employed Candace Brunette-Debassige as the Director of Indigenous Services starting in 2012.[6]
- June 2017: The university's Honorary Degree Committee selected Leslee White-Eye to receive a Doctor of Laws degree in 2017. The degree was presented by the institution's President and Vice Chancellor, Amit Chakma, at Alumni Hall.[7]
- May 2019: The university's radio station, CHRW 94.9 FM, broadcasts the Smoke Signals Radio Program.[8]
- July 2019: James Bartleman graduated from this institution approximately 60 years prior to 2019. Jean Lesage delivered a notable convocation address at the university during Bartleman's graduation.[9]
- July 2019: Alyssa Logie completed a degree in Media Studies at Western University before developing her museum project. Professor Michelle Hamilton of Western University provided research that Alyssa Logie relied upon for her work on Indigenous archaeological perspectives.[10]
- August 2019: The Centre for Sustainable Archaeology was formerly a part of this university. The university provided funding for the construction of the repository building.[11]
- March 2020: The university's medical school was mentioned as a potential partner for the Anishinabek Nation to improve health professional education.[12]
- April 2020: Western University employs Neal Ferris as the Lawson Chair of Canadian Archaeology.[13]
- August 2020: Janice Forsyth worked toward her PhD at this institution and, as of August 2020, serves as its Director of Indigenous Studies. The university's Faculty of Social Science and Department of Sociology employ Janice Forsyth as an associate professor.[14]
- September 2020: The university joined the Post-Secondary Education Collaborative to strengthen its relationships with First Nations communities.[15]
- February 2021: Kalley Armstrong attended this institution to complete a PhD in Anthropology.[16]
- March 2022: The university recognized Jacob Taylor with an alumni award in 2021.[17]
- March 2023: The institution is where Kalley Armstrong is finishing her PhD requirements as of March 2023.[18]
- November 2023: Researchers from this university participated in the 1999 discovery of a gene linked to the thrifty gene theory in Sandy Lake First Nation.[19]
- May 2024: The university hired Sarah Hazell as a project manager to help create information resources for the Canadian Archaeological Association Working Group on Unmarked Graves.[20]
- January 2025: The university employs Sara Mai Chitty as a curriculum and pedagogy advisor for Indigenous Initiatives.[21]
- May 2025: Kelly LaRocca attended this institution to earn an undergraduate degree in philosophy.[22]
- August 2025: Taylor Deleary majored in Indigenous studies at this institution. A former professor at the university taught a grounding technique of touching the grass to ease anxiety.[23]
- September 2025: As of September 2025, Nicole Redvers is an associate professor at this institution.[24]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Giving Kids Someone to Lean On", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 4 November 2019 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Theresa Thibert Attracts the Attention of Opera Lovers", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 21 March 2016 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Teaching, Technology, and the Tragically Hip", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 19 June 2017 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Film portrays knowledge transfer", Anishinabek News, 2 December 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "2016 Graduation Ceremony for Indigenous Students at Western University", Anishinabek News, 22 April 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Doctoral student guest speaker at Indigenous Leadership Speaker Series", Anishinabek News, 11 April 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chief White-Eye receives honorary Doctor of Laws Degree at Western University", Anishinabek News, 29 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mary Lou Smoke, named 1 of 3 recipients of Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in London", Anishinabek News, 7 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Rama citizen presented with honourary degree of Doctor of Laws", Anishinabek News, 3 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "University student calls for more Indigenous perspectives in museum exhibits", Anishinabek News, 31 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The Centre for Sustainable Archaeology to provide safe storage for First Nations artifacts", Anishinabek News, 13 August 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Status quo not working for the health of First Nations people", Anishinabek News, 13 March 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A visit with Dr. Neal Ferris at Sustainable Archaeology", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Forsyth book receiving kudos for her take on Indigenous sports awards program", Anishinabek News, 10 August 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Landmark agreement commits southwestern Ontario post-secondary institutions to promote opportunities for First Nations students", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "George Armstrong’s granddaughter names hockey school in his honour", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New insurance services offered in Fort William First Nation", Anishinabek News, 15 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mentorship program for female hockey players launched at Little NHL", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Inventing the Thrifty Gene: The Science of Settler Colonialism", Anishinabek News, 21 November 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabekwe archaeologist wins Governor General Innovation Award", Anishinabek News, 23 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek citizens highlight the importance of representation", Anishinabek News, 21 January 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief to receive honorary degree from York University", Anishinabek News, 21 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Details of canoe building program shared at Chiefs of Ontario wellness conference", Anishinabek News, 30 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Keynote speech at Toronto wellness conference focuses on land-based healing", Anishinabek News, 7 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).