Advancement and Strategy

New sewing lab ignites culture, creativity, and opportunity

A powerful new initiative is taking shape at Algonquin College. Soaring Circle, a national Outaouais-based non-profit, announced the launchGroup of students and supporters pose in the Mamidosewin Centre to celebrate the launch of the Soaring Circle partnership 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. Continue reading

Tanya Buckley, AC Board of Governors member, recognized for philanthropic efforts

On Thursday, July 11, the Advancement & Strategy office celebrated Board of Governor member, Tanya Buckley, for her philanthropic efforts in creating The Cardel Homes Bursary and The Cardel Homes Scholarship.

Tanya Buckley, Senior Vice President, Cardel Homes Ontario Division, poses for a photo with 10 of her female staff members,  and Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé, Chris Hahn, Dean, ACCE and Perth, Nancy Druick, Manager, Philanthropy, Mistalyn Seguin, Director, Philanthropy, and Amanda Selvey, Chair, Architecture, Civil and Construction.

Tanya Buckley, Senior Vice President, Cardel Homes Ontario Division, poses for a photo with 10 of her female staff members, and Algonquin College’s President and CEO Claude Brulé, Chris Hahn, Dean, ACCE and Perth, Nancy Druick, Manager, Philanthropy, Mistalyn Seguin, Director, Philanthropy, and Amanda Selvey, Chair, Architecture, Civil and Construction.

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