LU highlighted researchers during R and I Week

By Kevin Jeffrey  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Professors and students that dedicate their time to researching specific issues were recognized during the 19th annual Research and Innovation Week in a showcase of nine Lakehead University researchers held on Wednesday in the Faculty Lounge. Among the presenters, Paul Cormier offered a talk called Indigenous Community Based Research?, discussing the implementation of Keewatinase, a program that offers students with Indigenous ancestry unique opportunities to become a teacher in a supportive environment. “I have always had an affinity towards teaching even though I wanted nothing to do with education when I was in high school,” said Cormier, an associate professor in Keewatinase, Indigenous education at Lakehead University and a member of the Red Rock Indian Band. “I have this concept called Indigenous…

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