On July 14, a group of participants from Northern Youth Abroad spoke to a small crowd at the Mamidosewin Centre to hear about
Indigenous cultures and traditions from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Continue reading
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Sandra McCormick, Chair Wellness and Innovation, is a wildlife and duck enthusiast. After spotting the duckling family on campus, she quickly inquired with Facilities Management about safely removing the mother and ducklings to their natural habitat.
Algonquin College hosted a group of 14 Indigenous youth aged 15-17 from July 7–11, who participated in an Emergency Management
Indigenous Youth Career Initiative sponsored by the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO).
Youth traveled from as far away as the James Bay region to participate. Attendees stayed in the College’s Residence, toured the campus and heard presentations from faculty and students representing the Police Foundations, Pre-Service Firefighter and Paramedic programs. They also visited the Mamidosewin Centre and learned about the services offered to incoming students. Continue reading