RESEARCH CENTRES AND INSTITUTES

Lakehead University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research in partnership with industry, community organizations and government. Through our Research Centres and Institutes, we foster intellectual environments in which researchers and students combine their expertise to create new forms of inquiry and new types of solutions.

ANISHINAABE KENDAASIWIN INSTITUTE (AKI)

The principle of Indigenous self-determination in research underpins the newly formed institute. The purpose of AKI is to support minobimaadiziwin amongst Anishinaabe peoples, nations and territories through research that is situated in Anishinaabe knowledges and good relationships that are respectful, reciprocal, and anti-colonial. The acronym for the institute, “AKI” means land in Anishinaabemowin.

Dr. Lana Ray (Anishinaabe Kwe, Waaskone Giizhigook), Director e: admin.aki@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 7130, AKI Director t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 7131, AKI Admin

BIOREFINING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BRI)

BRI creates novel research and development opportunities, new technology models and jobs, and value-added products from renewable resources that ultimately lead to reduced dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Dr. Pedram Fatehi, Director e: admin.bri@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 8697

CENTRE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON AGING & HEALTH (CERAH)

CERAH’s mission is to advance health and social care for an aging population and promote the health and well-being of people aging across the lifespan.

Dr. Katherine Kortes-Miller, Director e: cerah@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 7271

CENTRE OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (CERPYD)

CERPYD is focused on generating, disseminating and applying knowledge about children and adolescents and their well-being, while specializing in the areas of mental health, addictions, education, and youth justice.

Dr. Ed Rawana, Director e: ed.rawana@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 8453

CENTRE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH (CIER)

The primary purpose of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research (CIER) is to promote and support research on innovation and entrepreneurship at Lakehead University.

Dr. Michael Dohan, Director e: msdohan@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 8635

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING AND EXPLORATION (CESME)

CESME’s purpose is to encourage, develop and support research, education and outreach activities that result in responsible economic development and sustainability for all stakeholders involved in and affected by mineral extraction.

Dr. Peter Hollings, Director e: cesme@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 8329

CENTRE FOR HEALTH CARE ETHICS (CHCE)

CHCE’s mission is to foster high quality, ethical health care through research, education, and capacity building. We help people make ethical decisions in health care.

Dr. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio, Director e: chce@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 8126

CENTRE FOR NORTHERN STUDIES (CNS)

Established in the late 1980s, the Centre for Northern Studies has directly contributed, through its academic program, speaker series, grants, publications, international student exchanges, and research projects, to the university’s national and international reputation as one of the main centres for Northern Studies in Canada and indeed the entire Circumpolar North. CNS was created by a partnership of regional and academic representatives to help ensure that Lakehead University is able to respond to the needs of our regions.

Dr. Chris Southcott, Director e: chris.southcott@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8010 Ext 8349