Posted on Friday, November 7th, 2025
On Oct. 8, Algonquin College was honoured by Nunavut Sivuniksavut College (NS) for its longstanding collaboration in delivering Inuit-
focused 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 >
Posted on Thursday, November 6th, 2025
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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Posted on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
The new Pìwànak — Algonquin Centre for Science and Innovation is designed to provide students a state-of-the-art science education, giving hands-on experience with the same technology they can expect to encounter in the workplace. In addition to the technical side, the Centre is also alive with Indigenous imagery and knowledge.
Pìwànak, meaning “flint” in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, represents the start of something new. Pìwànak features two large murals, incorporating design elements that have significant meaning to Indigenous culture, with the overall design guided by Brenda Odjick, Lionel Whiteduck, Anita Tenasco and Rene Tenasco. The murals themselves were designed and painted by artist Shalak Attack, with her partner Bruno Smoky of Clandestinos Art assisting her on the larger mural. Read more >