1 May 2018
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In October 2015, Huntington University officially announced the launch of the Canadian Finnish Institute (CFI) – a new organization aimed at highlighting the contributions of the Finnish people to Canada.
The Canadian Finnish Institute was immediately embraced by the local Finnish community and continues to be highly praised by officials from the governments of both Finland and Canada. Since its inception, the Canadian Finnish Institute has resulted in bringing together amazing leaders from the Finnish Canadian community. Fellows of the Canadian Finnish Institute include Ambassador Charles Murto , former Ambassador of Finland to Canada (2012 - 2016), His Excellency Vesa Lehtonen, former Ambassador of Finland to Canada (2016 - 2019), Mrs. Andrée Noëlle Cooligan Ambassador of Canada to Finland, Hannu Piironen, Honorary Consul of Finland, as well as The Honourable Judy Erola, former Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt (1980-84).
A scholarship, named in honour of Charles Murto, former Ambassador of Finland to Canada, was established in 2015. The inaugural award, which is a Huntington University scholarship, was presented in March 2016 to undergraduate student Alexandria Pakkala, for outstanding contributions to Canadian Finnish studies.
In 2017, Huntington University and the Canadian Finnish Institute were also involved in a national initiative to develop a commemorative book to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial and the 100th anniversary of Finnish Independence. The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Embassy, presented the book to the Government of Finland in March of 2017. To further mark the historic intersection of our two nations in 2017, Huntington University and the Canadian Finnish Institute also established the CFI Commemorative Academic Award - two awards, each valued at $1,500, to be presented one-time only in commemoration of the dual anniversaries. Finnish Canadian post-secondary students, Lili Ahopelto of Sudbury, Ontario, and Laina Southgate of Port Hardy, British Columbia, were selected by Huntington University to receive the awards
Through the Canadian Finnish Institute, the only one of its kind in the country, Huntington University will:
For more information on the Canadian Finnish Institute contact:
Christine Catt
Director of University Advancement, Huntington University
(705) 673-4126 ext. 201
A first of its kind, The Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre promotes excellence and innovation in higher learning and facilitates professional development throughout the north. On campus and in the community, the Centre fosters the implementation of initiatives and provides opportunities for critical dialogue needed to develop and encourage best practices in teaching and learning applications. The Leadership in Northern Education Award is integral to the Centre's program and provides recognition for those who excel at promoting excellence and innovation in education.
Under the guidance of the director, the Centre is building a community of collaboration that enhances the quality of teaching and learning through integrated communications, academic conferences, and more. The Centre is led by faculty at Huntington University, and was established in 2011 in honour of Maguerite and Gerry Lougheed Sr.
The Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre:
For more information on the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre and/or the Leadership in Northern Education Award contact :
Christine Catt
Director of University Advancement, Huntington University
705-67-4126 ext. 201
The Leadership in Northern Education Award forms part of the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre’s strategy aimed at promoting excellence and innovation in education. The Centre wishes to acknowledge northern leaders from the primary, secondary and post-secondary educational sectors, and/or public or private sector community education services who are:
Providing leadership to teaching and learning throughout northeastern Ontario
Planned, implemented, and evaluated a new learning project or program in basic or advanced community leadership, environmental studies, indigenous learning, mentorship, inclusion, intergenerational relations, STEM initiatives, and so forth.
Contributing to the scholarship of education
Created a manual, project report, tool kit, academic publication, blog post, public presentation or some other means of knowledge dissemination.
Enhancing educational programs and the quality of teaching and learning experiences with the community
Engaged with service organizations, partnered with faith or cultural groups, collaborated with a government service, integrated participants from a community day care or retirement home, and so forth.
Nomination Process
A public call for nominees for the Award is sent to school boards, colleges, universities, and community agencies in Northeastern Ontario.
Nomination letters matched in detail to the criteria of the award, as described above, with full contact information of the nominator and nominee(s) can be submitted directly to Dr. Lorraine Mercer, Director of the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre of Excellence, via email: teachingandlearning@huntingtonu.ca.
Selection Process
Nomination letters are reviewed by the Directors of the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre. Selection of the award recipient is based on the best fit with the award criteria.
Past Award Recipients:
2018 – Teaching & Learning Innovation Hub, Cambrian College
2016 – Jennifer Amyotte, career paramedic with the City of Greater Sudbury
2012 – Ms. Lynne Wallace, Executive Director, College Sector Committee for Adult Upgrading
2011 – Dr. Lorraine Carter, Academic Director at Nipissing University’s Centre for Flexible Teaching and Learning
2010 – Ms. Jean Hanson, retired Director of Education of the Rainbow School Board
For more information on the Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre and/or the Leadership in Northern Education Award contact:
Christine Catt
Director of University Advancement, Huntington University
705-673-4126 ext. 201
CISA (Canadian Institute for Studies in Aging) was created in 2013 out of Huntington University in Sudbury Ontario. It is a research think-tank involved in community-based research. CISA members hail from different corners of academia comprising faculty from Huntington and Laurentian Universities. CISA is operated by a director and two associate directors who form the CISA executive. CISA's aim is to provide knowledge translation on aging. It is housed at and supported by Huntington University.
For more information on the Canadian Institute for Studies in Aging contact:
Christine Catt
Director of University Advancement, Huntington University
(705) 673-4126 ext. 201
The Centre for Communication Studies began its inaugural Communication Catalysts Lecture in 2013. The Communication Catalysts Lecture Series aims to bring scholars who are catalysts in the interdisciplinary field of Communication Studies in areas that are particularly relevant and pressing to the study today.
Past lectures include:
For more information on the Centre for Communication Studies contact:
Christine Catt
Director of University Advancement, Huntington University
(705) 673-4126, ext 201
The Centre for Religion, Spirituality, and Ritual Studies hosts dynamic speakers to present ideas on a wide spectrum of religious and spiritual topics.
Previous speakers have included Emmy Award winning filmmaker, New York Times best-selling author, investigative archaeologist, and lecturer, Simcha Jacobovici.
For more information on the Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Ritual Studies contact:
Christine Catt
Director of University Advancement, Huntington University
(705) 673-4126, ext. 201