On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé met with Knowledge Keeper Kirby Whiteduck, Knowledge
Keeper Jenny Buckshot Tenasco and Director of Indigenous Initiatives Anita Tenasco. Continue reading
Words
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on
campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Continue reading
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on
campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.
Nawapon (NAW-wah-PUN) is an Algonquin word that translates to “gathering strength for the journey.” Nawapon is located next to the Ishkodewan courtyard at the Ottawa Campus and is often used as a gathering place. Continue reading