Kwey, my name is Anita Tenasco, and I am the Director of Indigenous Initiatives here at Algonquin College.
Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of “Kwey,” Algonquin College’s Indigenous Language Video Series. “Kwey” is an Algonquin greeting that means hello. Since the Spring of 2024, we have created more than 60 videos sharing words, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region.
On Wednesday, Feb. 4 Algonquin College’s Mamidosewin Centre hosted an inspiring and immersive event featuring acclaimed actors Claudia
Jurt and Joshua Odjick.
The interactive conversation and workshop welcomed Indigenous students, alumni, faculty and a group of students from Algonquins of Barriere Lake for a conversation about the acting industry. Continue reading
An enthusiastic crowd gathered for a panel on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to celebrate 50 years of nursing education. Simulcast from the
Algonquin College campuses in Pembroke and Ottawa, nursing leaders discussed the future of nursing and praised Algonquin College as a leader and partner. Continue reading