Month: April 2026

Students spotlight Indigenous aesthetics in art showcase

Indigenous Studies students presented their work at a special showcase on April 17 in Nawapon.

The exhibit featured original pieces created in the course Indigenous Arts: Aesthetics, Culture and Reclamation. Over the winter term, students explored a wide range of Indigenous artistic traditions across First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. They worked with materials like pencil crayons, markers, clay, paint, hide, rocks and wool, while also learning about music, dance and theatre. The showcase focused on their visual art, but it reflected that broader learning. Continue reading →

Innovation with purpose

Algonquin College student Olivier Niyonshima competed this past weekend at the Hult Prize Canadian finals at McGill University inOlivier competing at the Hult Prize competition in Montreal Montreal. He advanced to the national stage and described the experience as both valuable and motivating.

The Hult Prize is one of the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competitions. Each year, it challenges young innovators to build social enterprises that address global issues. The winning team receives one million dollars in seed funding to launch or scale their venture. National finalists, like Niyonshima, competed for the chance to represent their country at the global accelerator. Continue reading →