York University
York University is named in several Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight stories.[1]
The university is home to Osgoode Hall and offers programs in dance ethnology, health law, and dispute resolution. As of October 2026, it also offers a Bachelor of Arts in English.[2]
The name appears in the Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight profiles of Lorne Clifford, Anuradha Naimpally, Ann-Marie Kungl and Tamer Ibrahim.[1][3][4][2]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2013: Faith Juma planned to pursue a Master of Education at this university starting in 2014.[5]
- August 2014: As of August 2014, York University reportedly charged a $150 administrative fee for each sponsored student. Following reports in 2014, York University informed Dokis First Nation and the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association that it would stop charging the administrative fee for sponsored students.[6]
- May 2016: Shirley Ida Williams obtained a Master’s in Environmental Studies from this institution.[7]
- June 2017: Shirley Williams earned a Master’s in Environmental Studies from this institution.[8]
- July 2017: The Tait McKenzie Centre and HoopDome on campus are venues for basketball during the North American Indigenous Games 2017.[9]
- March 2019: The university serves as a venue for the second annual Toronto Indigenous Fashion Week. Students from the university assisted in the organization and success of the initial fashion week events.[10]
- May 2021: Chloe Smith earned a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Global Health from this institution.[11]
- February 2022: Alan Corbiere is an assistant professor and the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America at this institution.[12]
- July 2022: York University is the location of the Canlan Sports facility where Emerson Taylor plays home games.[13]
- February 2023: Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik earned a Masters in Environmental Studies from this institution.[14]
- February 2023: Leslie McGregor worked in an administrative role within the environmental studies department's Native Canadian Relations theme area at this university.[15]
- August 2023: Actors Jonathon LeRose and Brefny Caribou both studied theatre at this institution.[16]
- September 2024: The university employs Deborah McGregor as an associate professor and Canada Research Chair.[17]
- May 2025: The university coordinated the Find Our Wampum All White event alongside Alan Ojiig Corbiere.[18]
- May 2025: The university announced it would grant honorary degrees to six individuals, including Kelly LaRocca and Nick Nurse, in June 2025. The institution includes the Osgoode Hall Law School, where Kelly LaRocca has participated in speaking engagements.[19]
- May 2026: The university selected Marian Jacko as one of eight individuals to receive an honorary degree during its 2026 spring convocation ceremonies. The institution is the alma mater of Marian Jacko, who earned a Master of Laws degree there in 2005.[20]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Alum Lorne Clifford Chooses Not to Stand by in the Face of Suffering", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 15 October 2026 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Tamer Ibrahim Stands Up for Young People: From English Major to Youth Advocate", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 6 April 2022 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Like Father, Like Son and Daughter", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 5 September 2016 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Ann-Marie Kungl (MPH'08) is a Woman for all Seasons", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 20 May 2021 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Story-telling creates extended communities", Anishinabek News, 12 December 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "University admin fees not fair for First Nations", Anishinabek News, 13 August 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Education should be fun!’ – Williams receives Award for Excellence in teaching", Anishinabek News, 4 May 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Gikendaasowin recognized: Shirley Williams receives honorary Doctor of Laws", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek youth look forward to North American Indigenous Games", Anishinabek News, 10 July 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Organizers of upcoming fashion shows seek out Indigenous applicants from northern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 21 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Moose Deer Point youth to attend Northern Ontario School of Medicine in fall of 2021", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Historian urges Anishinabek to reconnect with the language", Anishinabek News, 11 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake First Nation teen to join Greater Toronto Hockey League franchise", Anishinabek News, 12 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik and the damage caused by human trafficking", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Anishinaabe Governance central body welcomes its CEO", Anishinabek News, 16 February 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation actor captivates audience", Anishinabek News, 21 August 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Whitefish River First Nation professor-led conference presentation on source water protection planning", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Delegates gather for the Find Our Wampum All White conference", Anishinabek News, 9 May 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).
- ↑ "Anishinaabekwe to receive honourary degree from York University", Anishinabek News, 22 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).