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Embracing the Anishinàbe language: A cultural connection at Algonquin College

Nawapon played host to an enthusiastic group of faculty and employees on Tuesday, April 8, as participants attended the Tea, Teaching andParticipants from the Kwey Indigenous Language lab post next to the spinning word wheel. Bannock Language Lab to enhance familiarity with the Anishinàbe language, encouraging them to use traditional words and phrases with confidence.

“This event exemplifies how we bring our classroom work into the public domain and invite everyone to participate,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO. “From our hallways to our campus streets and several of our gathering locations, Anishinàbe words and phrases are prominent throughout.” Continue reading →

Metallica, Simple Plan managers speak to class about careers in music industry

Learners in Algonquin College’s Music, Media and Film Foundations program are getting career inspiration directly from industry insiders — including the manager behind Metallica. 

Recent guest speakers include Peter Mensch, who previously managed Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and Josh Groban; Rob Lanni, Co-Founder of Coalition Music, who helped launch and guide the success of Our Lady Peace and now represents acts like Simple Plan, Amanda Marshall and Preston Pablo; and Devi Ekanand, Vice President, Marketing, Promotions, and New Media at Coalition Music.

Rob Lanni and Devi Ekanand of Coalition Music join the Music, Media and Film Foundations class on Apr. 3, 2025.

Rob Lanni and Devi Ekanand of Coalition Music join the Music, Media and Film Foundations class on Apr. 3, 2025.

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Kwey – Animal street names

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

In 2023, four private streets at the Ottawa Campus were named official city streets in collaboration with the City of Ottawa. They are Wajashk (WAH-jashk) Private, Nigig (NIH-gig) Private, Adjidjàk (AH-gee-djak) Private and Wàbisheshì (WAH-BAH-SHesh-shee) Private. Wajashk means muskrat, nigig means otter, adjidjàk means crane and wàbisheshì means marten. Continue reading →