lnadin@lakeheadu.ca

Leah Nadin grew up in Thunder Bay with an Italian heritage. As the grandchild of immigrants, she strives to maintain the traditions her immigrant kin brought to Canada, and continue to keep Italian culture alive in Thunder Bay.

She received her English Master’s degree, as well as her Honours Bachelor degrees in English and Education from Lakehead University. In addition to her career as an educator for the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, she enjoys teaching Italian heritage and folk dancing as a teacher and director of Le Stelle Alpine Italian Dancers of Thunder Bay. Her goal is to continue to promote Italian heritage, and to teach learners about past and present traditions of Italians.

Additionally, Leah looks forward to the publication of her children’s picture book about Italian immigration to Thunder Bay. This book is a resource to teach individuals, especially children, about the importance of maintaining heritage and traditions.