Jason Blaine has done it again! The talented musician who has become a philanthropist has raised another $130,000 through his signature charity event held every year in his home town of Pembroke. Over the past eight years, the event has now contributed more than $750,000 to causes that are important to Blaine including youth, mental health and education.
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At Algonquin College we’re on a mission to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. We understand that success looks different for everyone, and that each person’s journey is paved with its own set of challenges.
Understanding the individual nature of one’s journey also means providing individualized support for the challenges one faces. From bursaries to training sessions, Algonquin College is committed to providing 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies with tailored supports that go beyond rainbow logos, pink t-shirts, and public diversity statements to address individualized needs.
In honour of Pride Month, we’ve compiled a list of Algonquin College resources that can help ensure every member of the AC community – form student to staff – has a safe and positive College experience. Continue reading
Spotted on campus– Bear. Wolf. Blue Jay. Moose. Deer. 
If you recently visited the B, C, or D buildings you may have noticed several large murals vividly depicting five Indigenous animals. These are the work of Miskomin Twenish, a local self-taught Algonquin artist from the Kitigan Zibi community, and 2018 Algonquin College graduate.
“When I make art, I want it to be uplifting,” said Twenish. “I like colours that are bold, bright, vibrant and alive. I wanted to make sure to do that with this project while working with the schools colour theme, because it’s nice to see bright colours in a school and in public spaces.”