As we honour the service and pay tribute to Canada’s Indigenous veterans, we learn about two veterans who are connected to our Algonquin
College community.
Pte. John Carle and Pte. Joseph Carle were the great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather, respectively of Anita Tenasco, Director of Indigenous Initiatives. Here are their stories of service. Continue reading
Chefs at the Castle: A Michelin Star Culinary Experience at Fairmont Château Laurier is a first-of-its-kind event in Canada, bringing together world-renowned chefs for exclusive multi-course dinners and interactive cooking classes. From Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2024, each evening showcased exceptional fine dining and culinary artistry, with chefs presenting signature dishes and sharing insights with guests. Algonquin College culinary and pastry arts students were invited to assist chefs at the event, with the coordination efforts of culinary and pastry arts program coordinators and Acting Chair, Harsh Singh.
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Algonquin College welcomed novelist, playwright, musician and composer Tomson Highway to the Ottawa
Campus as part of its Indigenous Leader Speaker Series.
In a lively and unstructured conversation, Highway shared animated stories about his upbringing, his life experiences, working collaboratively with other artists and his views on nature and the environment. Continue reading