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Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives invites you to join us for Anishinaabe Celestial Sphere with Vicki M. R. Monague on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

The Anishinaabe Celestial Sphere program, developed in partnership with McMaster University William McCallum Planetarium, is an educational program that is grounded in Anishinaabe ethnoastronomy, language and cosmology. The program brings together Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary astronomical science to support place-based, land-informed learning that reflects Anishinaabe relationships to the sky and constellations, the seasons, and the natural world. Through immersive, story-based and experiential pedagogical approaches, participants engage with Anishinaabe star knowledge as a living system of teachings that conveys moral responsibility, ecological stewardship, and collective memory.

About the Speaker

Vicki M. R. Monague, M.Ed, Mzhakdokwe is an Boodewadami-Ojibwe educator, activist, entrepreneur and mother of three from Beausoleil First Nation.

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Event Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 -from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m  EST
Event Location: Via Zoom

Register at the following link:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/iJTSZZPTTKSLrFsIRZ7JLA

A confirmation email will be sent after you register.

Sent on behalf of Jessica Nehrebecky, Office Manager and Senior Executive Assistant to Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO

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For $25.50+tax you will receive a tumbler and mug.

These items both feature locally created art work by Ryan Pooman. Only available in the Sodexo Cafe for a limited time while quantities last.

Regular Combo price $34.99

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Show appreciation during this year’s Employee Recognition Week, taking place from February 27 to March 6. Send a Recognition O’Gram, submit a Thumbs Up, or send an electronic recognition card to your colleagues.

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Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control.

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Please be advised that the Influenza A outbreak has been declared over at TBRHSC 1A inpatient unit as of January 31, 2026.

All restrictions have been lifted.  

Please share this information with the appropriate staff. 

For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at extension 6094.

Clinical placements play a vital role in a health care learner’s journey, bridging academic learning with real-world practice and helping students build confidence, competence, and professional identity. Through hands-on experience, learners develop essential clinical skills, teamwork, and an understanding of patient centred care.

As an academic health sciences centre, our Hospital is proud to support learners by providing a safe, supportive, and enriching placement environment where future professionals can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to patient care. Every month, the department of Academic Affairs is highlighting learners at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Today, we meet Jack, who is in the Kinesiology Program at Lakehead University. 

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Hometown: Thunder Bay, ON
Program: Lakehead University – Kinesiology – placement with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Travis Marion

What does an average day during your placement look like?

A typical day in placement varies depending on what setting we are in. Following Dr. Marion involves being in either the Operating Room, the Fracture Clinic, or his clinic, Big Thunder Orthopedics. In the OR I will typically watch Dr. Marion perform various surgeries, as well as follow him as he sees the patients pre and post operation. The Fracture Clinic is very different from the OR, as it is fast paced, and we see a high volume of patients with various conditions and injuries. Lastly, in his clinic it is similar to fracture clinic and we see patients that are either seeing Dr. Marion for the first time or following up with him so he can see how they are progressing. Regardless of the setting, every placement day has been extremely insightful and very enjoyable.

Is there a mentor of faculty member who has significantly impacted you?

Given that my placement is with Dr. Marion, I will have to say that he has had an immense impact on myself, as a student and hopefully as a future physician. Dr. Marion’s compassion, knowledge, leadership, and respect toward everyone in the hospital are traits that I one day hope to have as a physician. Dr. Marion’s guidance will stick with me for the rest of my career regardless of the field I one day end up in.

What is one interesting fact others might not know about you?

I am currently a student athlete playing on the men’s hockey team at Lakehead University.

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