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Meet Maya Rosandic, Forestry Technician and Urban Forestry – Arboriculture Grad

Sept. 20–26, 2026 marks National Forest Week (NFW) across Canada. Coordinated nationally by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC), this annual event celebrates Canada’s forest heritage and raises awareness about sustainable forest management.

Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus has a long-standing history of training forestry industry leaders through the Urban Forestry – Aboriculture and Forestry Technician programs, partnering with several organizations in the Ottawa Valley to create hands-on experiences for learners.

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Where are they now? AC Alum Marlayah McLeod performs national anthem at 2026 Convocation

AC alumna Marlayah McLeod performs the national anthem at the college’s 2026 Spring Convocation.

Meet Marlayah McLeod, an artist, producer, performer and proud Algonquin College alumna. McLeod graduated from the School of Media and Design in 2024 and joined the College community as the 2026 national anthem singer at Algonquin College’s Spring Convocation ceremonies held in Ottawa. The event consisted of twelve ceremonies over four days, celebrating over 12,000 eligible graduates.

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Cabinetmaking students craft custom hotdog stand for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark

Hands-on skills with real-world application and impact. That’s the power of community and connections creating opportunities for learners to highlight their skills.

Earlier this year, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark approached John McKinlay-Key, Program Coordinator, Cabinetmaking, with a unique request. The embassy was seeking a custom pølsevogn, hotdog stand, for an event on June 2 to commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations with Canada.

Cabinetmaking students pictured with their Program Coordinator John McKinlay-Key, inside the completed hotdog stand.

Cabinetmaking students pictured with their Program Coordinator John McKinlay-Key, inside the completed hotdog stand.

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