TRI year in review – 2025

Posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2025

TRI Year in Review

Algonquin College’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation included a wide range of opportunities for Indigenous learning in 2025. Here’s a look back and the many ways the College community was able to learn and connect with the Anishinàbe people and culture.

December

Dec. 5 – Winter solstice marked early with Indigenous folklore

November

Nov. 28 – Algonquin College student art transforms space with climate and Indigenous dialogue
Nov. 21 – Indigenous ornament workshop
Nov. 17 – Art and cultural knowledge merge at Cedar Art workshop
Nov. 7 – Honouring a partnership with Nunavut Sivuniksavut College
Nov. 6 – New Pìwànak murals highlight Indigenous culture and science education
Nov. 4 – Kwey – Indigenous Veterans Day
Nov. 3 – Chocolate with purpose: Celebrating Truth, Reconciliation and learning

October

Oct. 31 – Strengthening connections: Algonquin College at Ottawa Aboriginal Career Fair

September

Sept. 30 – Mamidosewin Centre welcomes new and returning students
Sept. 2 – Kwey Series returns for Fall 2025

August

Aug. 18 – Introducing the Indigenous Studies Subject Guide

July

July 28 – Northern youth learn skilled trades and receive career coaching at Ottawa Campus
July 15 – Youth share Indigenous traditions
July 9 – Algonquin College welcomes Indigenous youth for career initiative event July 08, 2025

June

June 23 – Honouring tradition: The sacred meaning of medicine pouches
June 23 – Celebrate Indigenous voices
June 21 – A stole with a story
June 19 – Police Foundations graduate and valedictorian Clayton Cameron in action
June 19 – SpiritWolf Singers to perform at Algonquin College Convocation
June 12 – Algonquin College reflects on a decade of reconciliation efforts
June 3 – Celebrating Indigenous voices
June 2 – Algonquin College Celebrates National Indigenous History Month

May

May 29 – Algonquin College leads DARE6 volunteer day at the Mãdahòkì Farm
May 16 – Learners advocate against gender-based violence at Moose Hide Campaign workshop
May 5 – A Call to Remember- Algonquin College Marks Red Dress Day

April

April 28 – Indigenous students celebrated in Honouring Ceremony
April 10 – Embracing the Anishinàbe language: A cultural connection at Algonquin College

March

March 31 – Algonquin College launches two Indigenous Studies programs
March 31 – March 31 is Indigenous Language Day
March 26 – Algonquin College hosts fourth annual Round Dance & Indigenous Vendor Fair
March 21 – Voices of Wisdom-First Peoples Panel delivers perspectives on Indigenous matters
March 14 – Ribbon Skirt Workshop
March 12 – President meets with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers

February

Feb. 20 – College community convenes to chat about Calls to Action
Feb. 14 – Mamidosewin Centre marks Have a Heart Day
Feb. 11 – Welcome to the third edition of Kwey
Feb. 5 – Mamidosewin Centre hosts second leadership retreat for seven Indigenous students

January

Jan. 30 – Algonquin College hosts Ottawa Indigenous Student Career Fair 
Jan. 3 – Mamidosewin Centre welcomes new and returning students

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