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Angelique Francis

Angelique Francis is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer-songwriter and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Angelique has shared the stage/opened for a large roster of well-known musicians such as Gary Clark Jr, Beth Hart, Tom Cochran, Burton Cummings, and Sugar Ray. Her passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions. Angelique will be performing with a 4-piece band on campus.

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Christmas Market

The Champlain Trail Museum is holding its fourth annual Christmas Market on Sunday, December 1st, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tour our museum and start your Christmas shopping! There will be a variety of products for sale from our participating vendors. There will also be a raffle draw and refreshments for purchase. Admission is free. For more information please phone 613-735-0517.

The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village is the largest Museum in Renfrew County with more than 10,000 artifacts among its collection. Located in Pembroke, the Museum is owned and operated by the Ottawa Valley Historical Society and is funding by the municipalities of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley.

Tim Yearington, Quest for the Thunderbird Nest

The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village has a wonderful guest speaker on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the main museum building that you should check out. Tim Yearington is an Algonquin-Métis author and he will be presenting a talk on his book, “Quest for the Thunderbird Nest.”

Tim was a “lost adoptee and he will share the genuine shamanic visions and experiences he had with his ancestors who ultimately helped him learn of his true identity and essence as a thunderbird shaman.”

Admission is by donation. Tim will be happy to sign copies of his book that he will have for sale. Refreshments will also be available. Please come and enjoy this informative talk by Tim Yearington.

The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village is the largest Museum in Renfrew County with more than 10,000 artifacts among its collection. Located in Pembroke, the Museum is owned and operated by the Ottawa Valley Historical Society and is funding by the municipalities of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley.

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Haunted Hallway

Happening from 6:30pm until 8:30pm on October 29th and 30th. Free for Algonquin students, $2 for guests and $5 for a group of 5.

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Learner Driven Plan Feedback Session

Students are invited to join a 1 hour feedback session on October 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Room 334 on improving the student experience. We will have refreshments, a thank-you $10 gift card and provide co-curricular credit for your participation.

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AC Fall Interpretive Hike

  • Friday, October 25
  • 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Shaw Woods
  • Picnic lunch provided
  • Transportation provided
  • 100% free
  • Limited Space

Register here and let us know you want to experience an interpretive hike provided by Julia Chapeski, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist and Environmental Technician professor.

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Interested in learning more about the beautiful outdoor environment? Join us for an interpretive beginner hike at Shaw Woods Educational Centre. What better way to spend your mid-term break than enjoying the outdoors, learning about plant life and animals, and experiencing the beauty of the Canadian fall.

Dress in layers to ensure you are comfortable and running shoes or secure shoes. If this is your first hike, that is ok!

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? We will leave the College at 1 p.m. Please meet in the Commons and we will travel together to Shaw Woods. You will be driven back to the College by 5 p.m.

What can I bring into the event? It is recommended that you wear multiple layers of clothes to ensure that you are comfortable during the hike. Running shoes or sturdy secure shoes are recommended. If you have hiking boots, please wear them. If you don’t have hiking boots, not to worry – they are not necessary.

Will lunch be provided? Yes. A picnic lunch will be available for you for free.

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Climate Justice Pembroke: Fridays for Future Strike

Fridays for Strike, Climate Justice PembrokeAlthough the Friday for Future movement is youth lead, Climate Justice Pembroke would like to invite and encourage all members of the community to come out and join the strike for the climate. We are demanding climate action from our government. With the upcoming elections this October, it is important that those who can vote, vote with our environment and our future in mind.

  • Friday, October 18, 2019
  • 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  • City Hall, Pembroke, ON
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FREE Tickets to Legacy: A Tribute to Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack at Festival Hall

Legacy: A Tribute to Gord Downie, Festival Hall, PembrokeAttention Pembroke Campus students! Looking for something amazing to do next Friday, Oct. 11 @ 7 pm? Stop by our Admission Area to pick-up your free ticket to Legacy: A Tribute to Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack at Festival Hall Theatre – Centre for the Arts. Limit of 2 tickets/student.

What better way to celebrate than with the music of Gord Downie and the Hip and performances by Vaneglory Farm, Bear Nation Drummers, Jingle and Chicken Dancers from the indigenous community. The evening will feature some very special surprise guests and inspiring words.

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