Algonquin College Marks National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Friday, May 29th, 2026
Algonquin College is marking National Indigenous History Month with a rich lineup of events, conversations, and learning opportunities across the month of June. From lectures and hands‑on workshops to community gatherings and storytelling, the campus will be alive with activities that honour Indigenous knowledge, culture, and leadership.
Additional activities will roll out across the month, including the Kwey Series launch, features on Indigenous spaces, student profiles, library resources, and visits from an Inuit Elder.
If you or your department are hosting an event for Indigenous Peoples Month, you can add it to this list so the College can help amplify it. Your contributions make this month stronger, more connected, and more meaningful for everyone.
June 1 – Kick off of National Indigenous Peoples Month – Lecture with Frank Horn. Frank Horn is a Mohawk. He became a teacher in the 1960’s and worked as an iron worker during the summer. During his career he has worked as a social worker and is now a practicing lawyer. He is the father of the Mamidoswein Centre’s Student Support Office, Wendiiosta Horn.
Location: Kejeyàdizidjigwogamig, “Knowledge Keeper’s Place.” Ottawa Campus Library
Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Other: The event will also serve as the launch of the Nìgàn Initiative
June 2 – Pikwakanagan Volunteer Day with Nìgàn partners and college employees
Location: Makwa Community Centre – 83 Kagagimin Inamo, Golden Lake, ON K0J 2A0
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 2 | 10:00–11:30 AM (Virtual)
PD Session (ENL1004 – Session 3: Interdisciplinary Teaching)
(Facilitated by Carolyn Côté, Will Hennessy, and Robin Potts – LTS Team)
This session is part of a 3-part PD series supporting faculty in familiarizing themselves with the new course ENL1004. For Session 3, the LTS team will be facilitating a learning session focused on interdisciplinary teaching, which will include integrating “Mapping Good Teaching with Indigenous Learning Practices.”
June 3 – Truth and Reconciliation: Continuing the Conversation with Dr. Bruce McIvor (virtual)
In recognition of Algonquin College’s 10-year response report to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, faculty and staff are invited to join Métis lawyer, author and educator Dr. Bruce McIvor for a virtual conversation on reconciliation, Indigenous rights, and meaningful change in education.
Together, we will explore:
- What does meaningful reconciliation look like today?
- How do we move beyond symbolic gestures?
- What does accountability look like moving forward?
The session will include opening reflections, a moderated conversation, and participant Q&A.
Who should attend:
Faculty, staff, educators, academic leaders, curriculum developers and anyone interested in ongoing conversations around Truth and Reconciliation in education.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST
Wednesday, June 10 – Strawberry Juice making workshop – The Mamidosewin Centre
Week of June 15 | (TEACHful Podcast Recording) – Indigenous focus
LTS offering a TEACHful podcast episode with invited guests Dwight Powless and Dr. Linda Manning, with the goal of releasing it hopefully in June to align with National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). This episode will focus on themes of relationships, responsibility, and Indigenous approaches to teaching and learning. We will also be sharing updates on MYAC leading up to the podcast to build awareness and engagement.
June 19 – National Indigenous Peoples Day Event – Workshop and Gathering Medicine Pouch Making w/ Marc Forgette Makatew Workshops
Location: Nawapon
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Other: Registration required? Yes
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