Lakehead Orillia Indigenous Initiatives

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Lakehead Orillia Indigenous Initiatives Aaniin! Biindigen! Follow us for updated photos and announcements from Lakehead University Orillia Hi everyone!

Welcome to the page for Indigenous Initiatives at the Lakehead University Orillia Campuses. Please like our page and stay tuned for ways to get involved through the Aboriginal Mentorship Program, Coordinated Learning Access Network, and other upcoming events and initiatives. Students are also encouraged to check out the Turtle Island Student Circle for even more ways to connect the student community on campus (www.facebook.com/tisclu)

If you would like to make an appointment with Allysha Wassegijig, Aboriginal Mentorship and Learning Access Coordinator, please feel free to send a message to this page, or email [email protected]

Office Location:
OR 1019
Residence Building

For Orillia Specific Programs and Resources, check out Allysha's page here:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/users/awassegi

Happening this Friday October 2nd, 2026 at Lakehead's Orillia campus, behind Simcoe Hall at the tipi location. Please jo...
09/28/2026

Happening this Friday October 2nd, 2026 at Lakehead's Orillia campus, behind Simcoe Hall at the tipi location. Please join us for this important event from 6-8 pm. Best parking is located on the back road off the 15th Line.

Our next full moon ceremony is the Corn moon on September 24th. Please join us:Time- Potluck starts at 5:00 pmLocation- ...
09/14/2026

Our next full moon ceremony is the Corn moon on September 24th. Please join us:
Time- Potluck starts at 5:00 pm
Location- Lakehead Orillia-500 University Ave, Orillia- parking near the garden off line 15.
Don't forget your feast bundle and chair
Any question please contact [email protected]

Happening next week! Indigenous students are invited to join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for a Fall Harvest & W...
09/14/2026

Happening next week! Indigenous students are invited to join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for a Fall Harvest & Welcome Back Feast in Maawnjigamig - Indigenous Student Lounge (OR1013) from 3-5 pm. Learn about supports, services, and programming. Chat with staff and socialize with other students. Draw prizes will be up for grabs! Click on the below link or scan the QR code on the poster to register: https://forms.gle/AynT77rAn6pHtZJcA
***If you have class, take out containers will be available! See you there 😊

Odemin Dbik-Giizis - Strawberry Moon is our next full moon. It will be held at our Lakehead Orillia campus at5:30pm June...
06/17/2026

Odemin Dbik-Giizis - Strawberry Moon is our next full moon. It will be held at our Lakehead Orillia campus at
5:30pm June 29-2026. Please registrar and join us for food and ceremony.

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Knowledge Keepers Tim McGregor and Cheryl May for our annual tipi raising ...
06/02/2026

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Knowledge Keepers Tim McGregor and Cheryl May for our annual tipi raising event at Lakehead in Orillia! Wed. June 10th, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, with lunch to follow. Please register by scanning the QR code on the poster or by clciking on this link: https://forms.gle/mWpMTrPeyz6xdKWu5
The tipi raising at Lakehead started in 2017 in response to Indigenous students requesting a visible space to honour their presence and to highlight Indigenous representation on campus. With the support of community, it remains an important space for gatherings and cultural connection for students, staff and faculty from June to October.

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Orillia Native Women’s Group for a Planting Ceremony in the Wiigwasiti...
05/20/2026

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Orillia Native Women’s Group for a Planting Ceremony in the Wiigwasitig Gitigaan (‘Birch Tree Garden’) and the Ambe Tigadaw (‘Three Sisters Garden). It’s that time of year to express gratitude, connect with nature, and share in the sacredness of the gardens and their purpose.
Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Lakehead University, Behind Simcoe Hall
*Please note: The ceremony takes place outdoors weather permitting. Your registration includes lunch served indoors in Maawnjigamig. Free parking is available through entrance off Line 15, near the C-CAN.
Register here: https://forms.gle/qe7jxZWUWcxMz4pg8

Aaniin Kina Weya Everyone! Tomorrow is Aki Giizhigad (Earth Day)! The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is taking part in...
04/21/2026

Aaniin Kina Weya Everyone! Tomorrow is Aki Giizhigad (Earth Day)! The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is taking part in the Earth Day Event being held here at Lakehead Orillia, starting at 4:00 pm. This is a collaboration between Sustainability Orillia, The Couchiching Conservancy, and the Office of Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning. For those interested in joining, this event is open to everyone! Feel free to bring your families for some hands on activities and complimentary refreshments. Indigenous Initiatives will be hosting some scheduled tours of our Wiigwasitig Gitigaan 'Birch Tree Garden,' along with facilitating a hands on craft in Orsi Commons from 4-6 pm.

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500 University Avenue
Orillia, ON
L3V0B9

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+17059560303

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