A Call to Remember – Algonquin College Marks Red Dress Day

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 >


Kwey – Medicine wheel

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.

Our Pembroke Campus is home to an Indigenous Medicine Wheel Garden Kichitwàwiz-i Mashkikì Kitigànens (Kih-chi-twah-wiz-ih Mush-kee-kee Kih-ti-gah-nehs).

A medicine wheel garden is a circular garden divided into four sections that represents a connection to the Creator. Each direction represents a unique spiritual connection with the Earth. The Indigenous Medicine Wheel Garden is a space for reflection, prayer and healing. Read more >


Indigenous students celebrated in Honouring Ceremony

Indigenous potential graduates from the Ottawa-area post-secondary institutions, including Algonquin College, were celebrated on Friday,Students attend the Indigenous graduation ceremony on April 25. April 25 during the 17th annual Indigenous Graduate Honouring Ceremony held at La Cité. The featured Indigenous guest speakers, ceremonial drumming and cultural performances.

Community dignitaries included Reepa Carleton (Inuit), and Veda Wesalake (Métis). All offered words of wisdom to the potential graduates. The SpiritWolf Singers provided an opening song, closing song and honour song for graduates during the ceremony. The celebrations saw a traditional Hoop Dance performed by Makhena Rankin. Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller and Darren Sutherland acted as the Masters of Ceremonies for the event. Read more >