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Algonquin College marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A sea of orange T-shirts filled Nawapon on Monday as Algonquin College employees marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Guests attend the event marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Algonquin College

Drummer Awema Tendesi opened the event with a drumming song and tobacco offering. Krista Pearson, Vice President of Student Services gave a welcome and shared the College’s new land acknowledgement.

Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé welcomed Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, College Ward City Councillor Laine Johnson and Indigenous advisor Jenny Buckshot Tenasco to the Ottawa Campus. Continue reading →

Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses take part in Tebwewin circles

As wegroup photo from Ottawa campus of attendees at the Tebwewin "truth" circle look ahead to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to reflect on an important series of events hosted by the Indigenous Initiatives Office throughout September.

The Tebwewin — Truth series occurred at all three Algonquin College campuses and gave the College community a chance to hear stories of the residential schools first-hand. These three gatherings saw speakers, employees and learners joined in speaking circles and provided residential school survivors the opportunity to share and reflect on their experiences.

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