Algonquin College Kwey Indigenous Video Language Series  returns ahead of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 

Posted on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Sept. 4, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Algonquin College has welcomed back more than just its students this fall. The Kwey Indigenous Video Language Series has returned with new video content, reaffirming the college’s commitment to embracing the traditional Anishinàbe Algonquin language on campus.

The video series is called Kwey, an Algonquin greeting that means hello. Launched in June 2024, the videos expanded on the College’s commitment to language revitalization to enhance and increase hearing and speaking the Anishinábe Algonquin language.

The newest collection continues this promise with topics including greetings and salutations and cultural information around smudging, community circles and the Seven Grandfather Teachings, which are Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation principles to live by.

“These new videos expand on the work we began in June with our first series and as we continue to bring the Anishinàbe Algonquin language to our campus, to our learners, our employees and community,” said Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives at Algonquin College. “As we prepare to mark Sept. 30, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we also share information about the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the meaningful words and symbols that are significant to our cultures and traditions.”

Videos also include transliteration pronunciation guides so the College community can read, hear and see how words and phrases are pronounced.

Videos will be shared daily on the College’s communications channels and on social media platforms including X, Facebook and Instagram.

Algonquin College takes pride in its commitment to making Anishinàbe Algonquin knowledge and Truth and Reconciliation an integral part of the institution’s culture.

To learn more visit this link.

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About Algonquin College

The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 250 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online.

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