Devaloise Hatchou’s journey to nursing is fueled by grit and community

When Devaloise Hatchou arrived in Pembroke to begin Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program, she was aDevaloise at work mother of four and spoke very little English. What she did have was determination and a College community ready to help her succeed.

“I was speaking one word in French, one in German, and another in English,” Hatchou said with a smile. “But Algonquin supported me from day one.” Read more >

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Honouring a partnership with Nunavut Sivuniksavut College

On Oct. 8, Algonquin College was honoured by Nunavut Sivuniksavut College (NS) for its longstanding collaboration in delivering Inuit-Honour from NS collegefocused education. The award, featuring a traditional ulu (a multi-purpose cutting tool), celebrates NS’s 40th anniversary and recognizes Algonquin College’s partnership role in supporting Inuit learners for more than 35 years.

Since 1989, Algonquin College has worked with NS to offer two certificate programs accredited through the College: Inuit Studies and Advanced Inuit Studies. These programs provide Inuit youth with a unique academic experience rooted in Inuit history, language and governance. Students gain the tools to succeed in post-secondary education while affirming their identity and preparing to lead in their communities. Read more >


AC Nursing faculty, learners publish research in peer-reviewed nursing journal

Faculty and learners have published research in Quality Advancement in Nursing Education – Avancées en formation infirmière (QANE-AFI), an open-access journal. The publication, titled Identifying Priorities for Pre-licensure Nursing Curriculum to Care for People with IDD, reflects several years of work which included Algonquin College students and support from the Applied Research Office, with funding provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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