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Algonquin College marks National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026

On Friday, June 19, 2026, an enthusiastic group of more than 50 employees attended a medicine shield workshop in Nawapon toGroup shot of attendees from National Indigenous Peoples Day event mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.

“By coming together in learning and reflection, we strengthen understanding, respect and meaningful relationships across our community,” said Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé. “I hope today’s celebration encourages reflection, learning and a deeper appreciate for the richness, resilience and contributions of Indigenous communities.” Continue reading →

New, 256-bed Long-Term Care Village Construction Well Underway in Ottawa

From left to right, Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital; James Schlegel, President and CEO, Schlegel Healthcare; Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario MPP and Minister of Long-Term Care; George Darouze, MPP, Carleton; and Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College.

From left to right, Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital; James Schlegel, President and CEO, Schlegel Healthcare; Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario MPP and Minister of Long-Term Care; George Darouze, MPP, Carleton; and Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College.

On the Riverside Campus of The Ottawa Hospital, construction of the city’s newest long-term care home is well underway as Schlegel Villages marks a major milestone in the development of The Village of Riverbank Terrace. The 256-bed Village represents the latest expansion of Schlegel Villages’ mission to bring its social model of living to more communities across the province. The organization is proud to partner with the Province of Ontario, The Ottawa Hospital, and Algonquin College to bring this vision to life.

“With construction underway, today marks a significant milestone for the Schlegel Villages Ottawa project,” says Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “Once finished, 256 residents will have a new home where they can receive the care they need.”

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Welcome to Kwey Winter 2026

Anita Tenasco in the Mamidosewin Centre

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.

 

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