Lakehead University has received a $1M donation from BMO to support the creation of a new outdoor learning space for Indigenous education and cultural and community engagement. This five-year donation will support the learning space, which is part of the university’s broader project to embed the concept of Gichi Kendaasiwin (Ojibwe for “higher knowledge”) into the campus culture. “For too long, Indigenous peoples have been historically disadvantaged in educational spaces, and Gichi Kendaasiwin represents a commitment to changing that narrative,” explained Lakehead Ogimaawin Indigenous Education Council (OIEC) Chair Precious Anderson. “It is about honouring our teachings, languages, and communities, and this partnership, rooted in the spirit of reconciliation, helps bring that vision to life in a powerful and lasting way.”
