Connecting a circle one story at a time

Posted on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

A joint event between Wellness & Abilities and Indigenous Initiatives was held today in Kejeyàdizidjigwogamig (third-floor library) as part ofGroup of participants from the "We are all connected" yarn exercise. the Blue Monday week of activities.

The Indigenous Friendship Circle activity allowed participants to meet new colleagues and learn about each other.

The “We Are All Connected” yarn circle brought participants together to share their favourite rivers in Canada. Standing in a circle, they tossed a ball of yarn from person to person while holding on to a strand, creating a web in the center. Read more >

How Algonquin College shaped Julie Sawyer’s nursing career

Posted on Thursday, January 15th, 2026

When Julie Sawyer began her nursing degree at Algonquin College, she had no idea just how much that experience would shape her life andJulie Sawyer career. Now, years later, she’s leading a busy cardiovascular rehabilitation team in Ottawa and still credits her time at Algonquin for helping her get where she is today.

“I absolutely loved it at Algonquin,” Sawyer said. “The classes were smaller and the teachers really got to know you. I’m a hands-on learner, so having the simulation labs and those smaller clinical groups was perfect for me.” Read more >