Month: September 2025

Kwey – Faculty of Arts, Media and Design

Algonquin College is sharing Anishinàbe language and culture to help our community deepen understanding and connection.Kwey Series Anita Tenasco

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. Continue reading

Special Olympian and AC student Kimana Mar featured in Ottawa Tourism Campaign

Meet Kimana Mar, a three-time world champion rhythmic gymnast with Special Olympics, and student in the Office Administration – Health Services program.

Mar is featured in Ottawa Tourism’s new ‘Every Body Plays in Ottawa: Athlete Stories from Ottawa’s Sport Community’ campaign that launched online on Sept. 9. The campaign champions inclusivity and accessibility in sports.

Action shot of Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine

Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine.

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Kwey – School of Health Studies

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onAnita Tenasco Kwey Series campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

Algonquin College’s School of Health Studies (minwàdjitò) offers programs that help learners become skilled health care professionals. Students (Kekināmāwindjig) gain practical experience (nagadjìwin) in clinical settings with expert faculty (kekinàmàgedj) and state-of-the-art training (nàshiyà-n) as well as placement opportunities in health care settings. Continue reading