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Algonquin College prides itself on its commitment to Indigenous knowledge and Truth and Reconciliation as part of the institution’s culture. A key part of that is the Indigenous Education Council (IEC), a group of 12 volunteers who are committed to providing support, developing plans and initiatives and guiding the College towards meeting the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities on campus.

The IEC is co-chaired by Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé and Dan McFadden, an Indigenous education specialist with the Métis Nation of Ontario. McFadden became co-chair in September 2023. He has been a member of the IEC since 2022. Continue reading →

CityStudio Ottawa is a partnership between the City of Ottawa, Algonquin College, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. It aims to explore municipal challenges from different perspectives by bringing together students, faculty and city employees.

On Thursday, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and city employees welcomed students and faculty to City Hall for CityStudio’s 2024 HUBBUB. Held at the end of each academic year, HUBBUB is a networking event and exhibit showcasing a curated selection of student projects from each of the participating institutions.

Congratulations to Algonquin College students Andres Alvear, Luke He, Nungshi Singh, Panthi Chavda and Yash Gokhale for their winning project, titled “Plugging into the Future.” Continue reading →