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Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Ann Dean Subject The topic of the resource People Schools Description An account of the resource Elizabeth Ann Dean, Lizzie, while a student at Loretto Abbey. 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Title A name given to the resource Dean house in Brighton, 1942 Subject The topic of the resource Architecture Description An account of the resource Dean house in Brighton, 1942. 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Title A name given to the resource Anna Dean Subject The topic of the resource People Description An account of the resource Anna Eliza Cecelia Dean, daughter of Samuel Corban Dean. 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Title A name given to the resource Dean siblings Subject The topic of the resource People Description An account of the resource Siblings Elizabeth Anne Dean and Keith C W Dean. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/afec04016edaedd284f6c0c9cb0fbfb2.jpg 51328e114f26b0cc0efe7596ac5d8ce8 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/67058544f723fe4d92969c4bd470a120.jpg a359f555dfc983047499e5d25a5e6f47 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Presqu'ile 1926 Subject The topic of the resource People Parks Description An account of the resource Noble Dean and Keith Dean, Presqu'ile 1926. 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Title A name given to the resource Becker and Dean families Subject The topic of the resource People Description An account of the resource Members of the Becker and Dean families. Nettie Becker and sons. Mrs N B Dean. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/3f175ade0cbbb37a3a1a1c22657c99ec.jpg bfcc468fe9e24fe38d414396197e7608 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f3d3273a951ca82d1a2984902f61b489.jpg 41544027790de3d4e5c4a07073d6c74a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burke and Dean families Subject The topic of the resource People Description An account of the resource Members of the extended Burke and Dean families. Mrs Burke, Katie, Reggie, Mrs Burke's two sisters and a daughter. Mrs N B Dean, Ella Scarlett, Keith Dean. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/cf0ce9da61685074873e8e660e86f824.jpg 940f6568ccf1f3e4b4b07f4461ba69a9 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/97dc8d7083f8698801fc12a5e7d57f5b.jpg 9c7ac46ab4eb9949c03b3ab949c1e0b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brighton, Thanksgiving Day, October 14 1940 Description An account of the resource Members of the extended Dean and Montgomery families gathered on Thanksgiving Day, October 14, 1940, in Brighton, Ontario. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940-10-14 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Canada - Ontario - Brighton Subject The topic of the resource People https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/6fb3cd618e1b7c833dc78e83c77e9f8c.pdf 06f92bc2d283da3064adf86705156883 PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY �greetings from LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Congratulations to you, the graduating class of 2026! 2026 Graduates You are on Canada's A-List: k. you cross the stage today, I invite you to reflect on this incredible moment. Applause to you, your support team of family, friends, and faculty, for your many accomplishments in a difficult, dangerous, and challenging world. You are not simply walking across the stage to a roar of applause from your friends, family, and supporters; no, this milestone is much more profound. Obtaining your hard-earned degree signifies stepping into the next phase of your bright and brilliant future. Whether your goal is to begin working in your chosen field or to continue your education by pursuing advanced studies, completing your degree at Lakehead University has bestowed upon you the gifts of choice and possibility. From this moment forward, the key to unlocking your future is in your hands. I know that your journey from the first day of orientation to graduation was not easy. You have grown as a person, you have expanded your mind, built your skill sets, and you are well-prepared for what comes next. On behalf of our faculty and staff, and alongside your friends, family, and supporters, I offer my heartfelt congratulations. The entire Lakehead community is proud of all you have accomplished, and we are honoured to be part of your l~e·s story. Dr. Gillian Siddall President and Vice-Chancellor Lakehead University Advocacy is now in your present and future. Advocacy for the values of your Lakehead education, including collaboration, respect, and truth and reconciliation. Attitude, sometimes used as a negative word, in your case, means having the determination and focus to make the world a more humane place for yourselves, your local and national communities. Alt~ude, a high place, will frequently need to be your vantage point. You are equipped to look at the world from there, to know that together we can work for harmony, beauty, hope, and abundance. A-List graduates, applause and congratulations to you. Rita Shelton Deverell Chancellor Lakehead University �Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 2pm ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Credentials to be Conferred: Faculty of Business Administration Faculty of Education Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Prelude Joe Petch Processional - Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Joe Petch, Ted Vaillant, Erik Hongisto, Damian Rivers-Moore, Dr. Darlene Chepil-Reid The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters OCanada Robert Perrier Honour Song Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes Invocation Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes The Chancellor - "I hereby declare this Convocation open." Chancellor Rtta Shelton Deverell Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Gillian Ba~our, Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Greetings from Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon, Fort William First Nation President's Address Dr. Gillian Siddall, President & Vice-Chancellor Conferring of the Honorary Degree Candidate Dr. Aris Carastathis, Chair Senate Honorary Degree Commtttee Chancellor Rtta Shelton Deverell Dr. Gillian Siddall, President & Vice-Chancellor Convocation Address Gary Polonsky Conferring of the Title of Fellow of the University Cathy Tuckwell, Chair of Lakehead University's Board of Governors Brian McKinnon, 2026 Fellow of the University Message from the Class of 2026 Chiara Simeoni Musical Interlude Lauren Differ Saxberg (Fiddle) Presentation of the Candidates for the Conferring of Credentials and Medals/Awards Dr. Rhonda Koster, Deputy Provost and Vice Provost (Teaching & Leaming) Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Andrea Tarsitano, Vice-Provost (Students) & Registrar Message from the Alumni Association Paul Popo-Ola, President, Lakehead University Alumni Association Chancellor's Remarks & Closing "I hereby declare this Convocation closed." Chancellor Rita Shelton Deverell Recessional Chris Grenke The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium and to then make their way to the Lakehead University campus for refreshments, photos, and conversation. Follow along as we acknowledge our graduates and this year's medal recipients. ~ �Lakehead UNIVERSITY The Arms of the University were granted by the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, on June 20, 1959. The heraldic description is: Coat of Arms "Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure on a Chief Gules in front of a rising Sun issuant from the base of the Chief Or between two Candles enflamed proper each surmounted of an open Book also proper edged and bound Gold a Portcullis chained Sable" Crest "On a Wreath Or and Azure on Water Barry wavy Argent and Azure in front of a Rock growing therefrom a Pine Tree a Canoe paddled by an Indian Brave and Canadian Trapper." Motto Ad agusta per angusta Achievement through effort � https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/6cb7cc0ab9a3cf49a60474d351947de0.pdf 3fd54e7fc0d0eb0f842ba8f7367e725e PDF Text Text Lakehead UNIVERSITY THUNDER BAY, 0 �Qreetings from LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY Congratulations to you, the graduating class of 2026! 2026 Graduates You are on Canada's A-List you cross the stage today, I invite you to reflect on this incredible moment. Applause to you, your support team of family, friends, and faculty, for your many accomplishments in a difficult, dangerous, and challenging world. f:,,s You are not simply walking across the stage to a roar of applause from your friends, family, and supporters; no, this milestone is much more profound. Obtaining your hard-earned degree signifies stepping into the next phase of your bright and brilliant future. Whether your goal is to begin working in your chosen field or to continue your education by pursuing advanced studies, completing your degree at Lakehead University has bestowed upon you the gifts of choice and possibility. From this moment forward, the key to unlocking your future is in your hands. I know that your journey from the first day of orientation to graduation was not easy. You have grown as a person, you have expanded your mind, built your skill sets, and you are well-prepared for what comes next. On behalf of our faculty and staff, and alongside your friends, family, and supporters, I offer my heartfelt congratulations. The entire Lakehead community is proud of all you have accomplished, and we are honoured to be part of your life's story. Dr. Gillian Siddall President and Vice-Chancellor Lakehead University Advocacy is now in your present and future. Advocacy for the values of your Lakehead education, including collaboration, respect, and truth and reconciliation. Attitude, sometimes used as a negative word, in your case, means having the determination and focus to make the world a more humane place for yourselves, your local and national communities. Altitude, a high place, will frequently need to be your vantage point. You are equipped to look at the world from there, to know that together we can work for harmony, beauty, hope, and abundance. A-List graduates, applause and congratulations to you. Rita Shelton Deverell Chancellor Lakehead University �Friday, May 29, 2026-10am ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS Graduate and Undergraduate Credentials to be Conferred: Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Faculty of Natural Resources Management Prelude Joe Petch Processional - Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar Joe Petch, Ted Vaillant, Erik Hongisto, Damian Rivers-Moore, Dr. Darlene Chepil-Reid The audience is asked to stand as the Academic Procession enters OCanada Robert Perrier Honour Song Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes Invocation Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes The Chancellor - "I hereby declare this Convocation open." Chancellor Rita Shelton Deverell Introduction of the Platform Party Dr. Gillian Ba~our, Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Greetings from Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon, Fort William First Nation Greetings from the City of Thunder Bay The Honorable Ken Boshcoff, Mayor, City of Thunder Bay President's Address Dr. Gillian Siddall, President & Vice-Chancellor Recognition of the Recipients of the Emeritus Title Dr. Gillian Balfour, Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Conferring of the Honorary Degree Candidate Liz Murray, Member of the Senate Honorary Degree Committee Chancellor Rita Shelton Deverell Dr. Gillian Siddall, President & Vice-Chancellor Convocation Address William Heibein Conferring of the Title of Fellow of the University Cathy Tuckwell, Chair of Lakehead University's Board of Governors Kevin Cleghorn, 2026 Fellow of the University Message from the Class of 2026 Namratha Jagadeesh Musical Interlude Lauren Differ Saxberg (Fiddle) Presentation of the Candidates for the Conferring of Credentials and Medals/Awards Dr. Erin Peason, Associate Professor Degrees and Diplomas Granted in Absentia Andrea Tarsitano, Vice-Provost (Students) & Registrar Message from the Alumni Association Paul Popo-Ola, President, Lakehead University Alumni Association Chancellor's Remarks & Closing "I hereby declare this Convocation closed." Chancellor Rita Shelton Deverell Recessional Chris Grenke The audience is asked to kindly wait until the graduates have exited the Auditorium and to then make their way to the Lakehead University campus for refreshments, photos, and conversation. Follow along as we acknowledge our graduates and this year's medal recipients. ~ �Lakehead UNIVERSITY The Arms of the University were granted by the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, on June 20, 1959. The heraldic description is: Coat of Arms "Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure on a Chief Gules in front of a rising Sun issuant from the base of the Chief Or between two Candles enflamed proper each surmounted of an open Book also proper edged and bound Gold a Portcullis chained Sable" Crest "On a Wreath Or and Azure on Water Barry wavy Argent and Azure in front of a Rock growing therefrom a Pine Tree a Canoe paddled by an Indian Brave and Canadian Trapper." Motto Ad agusta per angusta Achievement through effort � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from Lakehead University's history: people, events, and campus. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakehead University Convocation Programme 2026 Subject The topic of the resource Universities Description An account of the resource Lakehead University 61st Convocation Programme 2026 for Thursday May 28th and Friday May 29th. 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