In the Media
September 30, 2022
CTV News.com – Events happening in Ottawa for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Read more
September 30, 2022
CTVNews.com – Blanket exercise in Pembroke highlights loss of Indigenous land and life. Read more.
September 29, 2022
CTV News at Noon – Leanne Cusak speaks with Sheila Grantham and Kerry Potts about events happening on campus to mark Truth and Reconciliation. Watch here.
September 29, 2022
Apt613 – How to Mark Truth and Reconciliation – Algonquin College included in a roundup of activities throughout Ottawa. Read more.
September 29, 2022
CTV News – Events happening in Ottawa for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Read more.
September 28, 2022
CTV News Ottawa– President Claude Brulé speaks to Rosie about the many events happening on the three campuses including the unveiling of a new permanent art instillation. Watch here
September 27, 2022
Canada’s National Observer – How an Indigenous tourism training program allowed Paula Naponse and her family tell their story through coffee beans and beads. Read more
September 22, 2022
City News – Algonquin College unveiling commemorative sculpture on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read more.
July 26, 2022
CTV Ottawa Morning Live – Northern Youth Abroad students visit Algonquin College. NYA is an Ottawa-based charitable organization offering programming in education, career building and community leadership to northern youth. Watch the clip
July 7, 2022
Apt613.ca – The Three Sisters garden at Algonquin College grows food and thoughtful learning. Read more.
October 9, 2021
Minor Hockey Images Offensive and Inappropriate
CBC News – Minor hockey logos removed from centre ice over Indigenous imagery. Ron McLester, vice-president of Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization at Algonquin College, said the hockey organization needs to demonstrate it has a relationship with the people it claims to be honouring. Read the article here.
Ron McLester Calls in to Ontario Today
October 7, 2021
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is developing a policy to help communities with the process of changing the names of public places when those names are linked to dark periods of our history. Ron McLester calls in to the radio program to share his thoughts (comments at the 26 minute mark). Listen here
Ron McLester Live on 88.5 FM
September 30, 2021
Ron Mclester spoke with the hosts of the Live 88.5 Morning Show sharing an Indigenous tale and why fire plays a significant role in Indigenous culture. Listen to the clip here
Ron McLester Speaks about the Upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2021
CTV News Ottawa, Ron McLester Speaks about the importance of the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Watch the clip here. Read the article here.
CBC Highlights Algonquin’s Indigenous Youth-Training Initiatives
December 21, 2020
Ron (Deganadus) McLester, Algonquin’s Vice President, Truth, Reconciliation & Indigenization, and Jeff Turner, Algonquin’s Partnership Development Specialist, were featured on CBC’s All in a Day recently to discuss the College’s announcement of its COVID-19 Rapid Response Initiative, and the expansion of its Indigenous Youth Development Canada – formerly known as Indigenous YouthBuild Canada -, two initiatives that help Indigenous youth acquire job-readiness skill while expanding their education.
To listen to the full conversation, click here.
Algonquin Students Featured on CTV for Work with Local Businesses
December 17, 2020
Students from Algonquin’s Social Innovation Lab, along with the lab’s Managing Director Kevin Holmes, were featured on CTV News discussing their work helping local social enterprises create a digital presence during COVID-19.
Watch the full CTV News segment here.
Indigenous Youth Job Skills Program and College Partnership Featured in the News
December 10, 2020
CTV News Ottawa and CTV News Edmonton
Algonquin College is leading a $2.5-million program to provide more than 250 Indigenous youth across Canada with hands-on job training and employment skills related to the impact or effects of the pandemic.
Watch the story now.
Ottawa Business Journal
Algonquin College has received $2.5 million in federal funding for a new program that will offer hands-on job training to hundreds of Indigenous youths across the country who are struggling to find employment during the pandemic.
Watch the segment now.
Academica – June 18, 2019 – What it means for an institution to Indigenize
Toronto Star – December 11, 2018 – Algonquin College creates a space to promote truth and reconciliation
95.7 ELMNT FM. – January 7, 2019 – Reporter Caroline O’Neill toured the DARE District with McLester and discussed the College’s consultation process with Indigenous communities and why Indigenization on campuses is important for all learners.