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The Mamidosewin Centre was spreading love and information on Valentine’s Day as it brought attention to the rights of First Nations children in Canada, particularly on access to proper health care, education and safe homes.

Have a Heart Day is marked on Feb. 14 each year to coincide with Valentine’s Day, encouraging people to “have a heart” for the wellbeing of Indigenous youth. Continue reading →

Learners and Colleagues,

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our region. The storm commenced yesterday evening (Wednesday, February 12) and is expected to continue into the afternoon today (Thursday, February 13) with heavy accumulation of snow.

Due to worsening conditions and for the safety of learners and employees, all on campus classes at Algonquin College Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth campuses are cancelled on Thursday, February 13. Classes will resume on Friday February 14. Please note that the campuses will remain open on February 13.

Please note the following:

• Online and remote delivery courses will continue as scheduled.
• Learners should monitor their College e-mail accounts and Brightspace for program updates.
• For learners on co-op work terms with employers or on placements, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to weather conditions you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact, or placement coordinator, for updates to make them aware of your situation.  

We are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for our College community and will continue to monitor this situation. We ask everyone to take extra caution if you are travelling today.

Please continue to watch the College’s social media accounts, your email account and Brightspace account for any updates.  

Thank you and please stay safe,

Julie Beauchamp, Senior Vice President Academic

Welcome to the third edition of “Kwey,” Algonquin College’s Indigenous Language Video Series. “Kwey” is an Algonquin greeting that means hello.

In the spring of 2024, we introduced you to a selection of videos sharing words, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region. The fall edition focused on greetings, common phrases and the Seven Grandfather teachings. Continue reading →