Kwey – School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies

Posted on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

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

The School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies is the place to find programs designed for those learners (kekināmāwindjig) who want to make a meaningful impact through patient care, client service, community protection (takoniwewininì) or promoting health (mino pimàdiz-i) and wellness. 

Each program is rooted in principles of respect (mànàdjìyà-n), integrity, compassion (kijewàdiziwin) and collaboration, while also building technical skills, confidence and leadership (nàgànìdj). 

Other useful terms:

  • takoniwewininì = policeman 
  • takoniwewogamig = police station 
  • mino pimàdiz-i = health 
  • mànàdjìyà-n= respect 
  • kijewàdiziwin = compassion 
  • mino-bimàdjiwo tinakì ijichigewin = community health care program 
  • nàgànìdj = leader – leadership 

For more information, visit the Kwey – Indigenous Language Project website or learn more at the School of Wellness, Public Safety & Community Studies.


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