Thunder Bay, Ont. university piloting walk that brings 9,000 years of local history to life – CBC

Jan 05, 2026

Campus tour blends Indigenous and Western knowledge systems while highlighting the impacts of colonization

Lakehead University is piloting a new land-based learning experience that invites people on campus to walk, listen and reflect on the deep cultural and historical significance of the land now home to its Thunder Bay campus.

The Etuaptmumk bimoseng, or Two-Eyed Seeing Walk, is a 90-minute guided experience that blends Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. It’s led by Joe Duncan, Indigenous content curriculum specialist, and Rachel Portinga, acting sustainability coordinator with the Office of Sustainability at the university.

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