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Algonquin College Celebrates National Indigenous History Month

June marks National Indigenous History Month in Canada—a time to honour and celebrate the vibrant cultures, stories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. National Indigenous History Month Orange Graphic

At Algonquin College, we are proud to host a series of events throughout the month:

June 12 – Indigenous History Month Craft Workshop

Students can create medicine pouches and hear Traditional Medicine Teachings in Anishinàbemowin. Details

June 16 – Speaker Series Special: Screening of The Apology

Join us in-person at our Pembroke Campus or online via Zoom to view the first part of a documentary by Métis filmmaker Matt LeMay and Inuk filmmaker Crystal Martin. RSVP here

June 23 – Medicine Bag Workshop for AC Employees

An interactive session to learn the cultural significance of medicine bags. Learn more

Algonquin College leads DARE6 volunteer day at the Mãdahòkì Farm

With National Indigenous History Month set to begin on June 1, 2025, Algonquin College brought together its DARE6 partners PCLGroup shot from DARE6 Volunteer Day at Madahowki Farm May 28, 2025 Construction and Nokia Canada at Mãdahòkì Farm on Wednesday, May 28 for a day of volunteering and learning.

Over 80 volunteers from PCL Construction and Nokia enjoyed the beautiful weather. They were split into groups and rotated through various projects including raking mulch for a new playground area, cleaning and preparing a trail site, building new benches, tidying the gathering spaces on the farm and painting. Continue reading →

Celebrating Canada’s museums and the next generation of cultural curators

May 18 is International Museum Day. This global initiative, led by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), highlights how museums Five graduates of the Applied Museum Studies program who are currently working for Ingenium museums in Ottawa evolve alongside communities, ensuring culture and history remain accessible in a changing world.

Algonquin College has a strong relationship with the National Capital Region museum and heritage sector. The three-year advanced diploma program teaches collections management, exhibit design and artifact conservation, skills which are essential to working in the museum sector. Students learn through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on training in dedicated conservation labs, where they practice cataloging, preserving artifacts and designing exhibitions. Continue reading →