President meets with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé met with Knowledge Keeper Kirby Whiteduck, KnowledgeKirby Whiteduck, Claude Brule, Jenny Tenasco and Anita Tenasco meet to discuss Indigenous issues in the president's office at Algonquin College. Keeper Jenny Buckshot Tenasco and Director of Indigenous Initiatives Anita Tenasco. Read more >


Kwey – Student Centre

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onAnita Teansco, Director of Indigenous Initiatives campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Read more >


Kwey – Gathering Strength

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco sitting in Nawapon campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

Nawapon (NAW-wah-PUN) is an Algonquin word that translates to “gathering strength for the journey.” Nawapon is located next to the Ishkodewan courtyard at the Ottawa Campus and is often used as a gathering place. Read more >