Pembroke Campus welcomes alum Suzanne Madore for Nursing Week on May 14

Posted on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Algonquin College highlights Nursing Week by welcoming Suzanne Madore, AC nursing alum and President and CEO of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, to speak to nursing students at the Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses on May 14, 2025.

Madore (center) poses with Angela Rintoul, Chair, Health and Community Studies, and Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Dean, School of Health Studies

Madore (center) poses with Angela Rintoul, Chair, Health and Community Studies, and Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Dean, School of Health Studies

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Kwey – Symbols

Posted on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

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.

Within the Ishkodewan courtyard are many Indigenous symbols reflective of Anishinàbe culture and traditions. The symbols were created by Ryan Gorrie, a Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinàbek architect, and each symbol has a story. Read more >

A Call to Remember – Algonquin College Marks Red Dress Day

Posted on Monday, May 5th, 2025

On Monday, May 5, 2025, red dresses were displayed in prominent locations at Algonquin College as a powerful tribute to missing andJet and Summer hang red dresses around the Ottawa Algonquin College campus murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in Canada. These symbols were placed around Building E, the Three Sisters Garden and on nearby trees and structures at the Ottawa Campus. Read more >