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Algonquin College marks National Indigenous Peoples Day

With summer strawberries, bannock treats and Indigenous coffee inAlgonquin College Board of Governors member Audrey Lawrence facilitates a discussion abundance, employees came together to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day through learning, conversation and knowledge sharing.

Algonquin College President and CEO, Claude Brulé, welcomed everyone to Algonquin College’s Indigenous Learning Commons (Nawapon) to celebrate the day. Continue reading

National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Pembroke Campus

The Pembroke Campus celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day with adrummers in a circle mark National Indigenous Peoples Day at Pembroke campus special ceremony on June 21. The ceremony included Indigenous teachings about the importance of feasting a drum by an Elder who spoke about need for the “drum to never eat alone,” and the importance of the drum in Indigenous culture. The feast includes wild rice and fresh berries that were shared with College employees who attended the special ceremony. Continue reading