Gakina Awesiinyag Veterinary Education Facility

under construction

Lakehead University has started construction on a new animal education facility named Gakina Awesiinyag to support its Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program. The facility aims to address the shortage of veterinarians in Northern Ontario, especially in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. It will include modern veterinary learning spaces, safe housing for animals, storage for feed and bedding, and advanced mechanical systems. Future phases will involve renovations to expand clinical training areas, labs, and student facilities.