Posted on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
A joint event between Wellness & Abilities and Indigenous Initiatives was held today in Kejeyàdizidjigwogamig (third-floor library) as part of
the Blue Monday week of activities.
The Indigenous Friendship Circle activity allowed participants to meet new colleagues and learn about each other.
The “We Are All Connected” yarn circle brought participants together to share their favourite rivers in Canada. Standing in a circle, they tossed a ball of yarn from person to person while holding on to a strand, creating a web in the center. Read more >
Posted on Monday, January 19th, 2026
A powerful new initiative is taking shape at Algonquin College. Soaring Circle, a national Outaouais-based non-profit, announced the launch
of its Sewcase Skills Lab at Algonquin College’s Mamidosewin Centre today to empower and support over 1,000 Indigenous students in a way that is respectful and reflective of Indigenous cultures.
Soaring Circle is equipping the Mamidosewin Centre with state-of-the-art Janome sewing machines, specialized equipment, textiles, curriculum support and mentorship from Indigenous creators and global brand experts, bridging cultural learning with industry exposure. Read more >
Posted on Thursday, January 15th, 2026
When Julie Sawyer began her nursing degree at Algonquin College, she had no idea just how much that experience would shape her life and
career. Now, years later, she’s leading a busy cardiovascular rehabilitation team in Ottawa and still credits her time at Algonquin for helping her get where she is today.
“I absolutely loved it at Algonquin,” Sawyer said. “The classes were smaller and the teachers really got to know you. I’m a hands-on learner, so having the simulation labs and those smaller clinical groups was perfect for me.” Read more >