Algonquin College updates its land acknowledgement

Posted on Thursday, September 5th, 2024

Why was the Land Acknowledgement updated?Green background with indigenous art elements and words Algonquin College land acknowledgement

Anishinábe Aki means the land of the Anishinàbe Algonquin people. Algonquin College has recently worked with members of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and Pikwakanagan communities to expand its relationship. This includes regular meetings, knowledge sharing and flying the flag of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation on its three campuses. This also includes collaborating to co-develop and update the Algonquin College land acknowledgement statement.

What was the process to consider the various language components?

The goal of updating the land acknowledgement was to acknowledge the past and promote awareness, education and healing to move forward together with respect and mutual learning. Attention is also given to place a focus on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Read more >

Laura Stanbra celebrates her retirement after over a decade at Algonquin College

Posted on Thursday, August 29th, 2024

After over 12 years of unwavering dedication to Algonquin College as our Vice President of Student Services, Laura celebrated her well-deserved retirement with the College community on Wednesday, Aug. 28, with refreshments, beverages, speeches, a caricature gifted from President and CEO Claude Brulé, and a custom painted paddle for her lake house.

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