Posted on Friday, March 14th, 2025
This week, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Jenny Buckshot Tenasco led ribbon skirt workshops at the Mamidosewin Centre.
Learn more about ribbon skirts in this short video and see skirts made by Algonquin College students.
Posted on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé met with Knowledge Keeper Kirby Whiteduck, Knowledge
Keeper Jenny Buckshot Tenasco and Director of Indigenous Initiatives Anita Tenasco. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on
campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on
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 >
Posted on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on
campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Read more >
Posted on Thursday, February 20th, 2025
In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) presented their report and recommendations to all Canadians. The final
report included 10 Principles for Reconciliation and 94 Calls to Action that speak to all sectors of Canadian society. Certain Calls to Action were related specifically to education.
In the 10 years since the report was made public, Algonquin College has carried out solid work to move towards implementing the Calls to Action and acknowledges that much more is still to be done. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on
campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Read more >
Posted on Friday, February 14th, 2025
The Mamidosewin Centre was spreading love and information on Valentine’s Day as it brought attention to the rights of First Nations
children in Canada, particularly on access to proper health care, education and safe homes.
Have a Heart Day is marked on Feb. 14 each year to coincide with Valentine’s Day, encouraging people to “have a heart” for the wellbeing of Indigenous youth. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Welcome to the third edition of “Kwey,” Algonquin College’s Indigenous Language Video Series. “Kwey” is an Algonquin greeting that means
hello.
In the spring of 2024, we introduced you to a selection of videos sharing words, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region. The fall edition focused on greetings, common phrases and the Seven Grandfather teachings. Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Niganizi: The One Who Leads, an Indigenous student leadership program took place on-the-land from Feb. 1-2, 2025, in Gracefield, Que.
The two-day retreat included various cultural activities, workshops and teachings from Elders. The program’s goal is to provide training and support to Indigenous students and empower them to become stronger leaders in their personal and professional lives. Indigenous students from all different backgrounds, heritage groups and programs were invited to attend. Read more >