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Kwey – School of Business and Hospitality

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onAnita Tenasco campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

For people passionate about entrepreneurship or delivering unforgettable guest experiences, the School of Business and Hospitality (kijewàdizi) focuses on innovation, customer service (anamikàge) and building skills that apply across many industries. Continue reading

Indigenous ornament workshop

On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, employees and learners got a head start on the holiday season as they took part in an Indigenous themedgroup assembles with handmade ornaments ornament-making workshop.

Anita and Jenny Tenasco guided participants though creating ornaments using traditional Indigenous crafting methods and natural land-based materials including wood pieces, pinecones, feathers, birchbark and leather.

The creativity abounded as participants enjoyed festive music, snacks and good conversation. Continue reading

Kwey – Pembroke Campus

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onAnita Tenasco campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

The waterfront (agamìng) campus in the City of Pembroke allows learners (kekināmāwindjig) to make outdoor (agwadjìng) activities part of their program or daily campus experience. Students benefit from hands-on skills and career focus gained from learning in realistic lab and classroom (kikinàmàdinàn) environments. Continue reading