Kwey – Indigenous Veterans Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Indigenous Veterans Day takes place annually on Nov. 8. It is a time to honour (manàdjìya) the service of First Nations, Inuit and MétisAnita Tenasco veterans who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. The word for soldier or warrior is shamàganishi. Many took part in major conflicts including the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and international peacekeeping efforts.

The day also helps highlight the unique challenges these veterans faced while serving. They navigated language barriers, cultural differences and systemic discrimination. Their contributions and sacrifices deserve recognition and understanding. Read more >

Algonquin College prof. includes student-learning in City Hall art installation

Posted on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

An artists’ showcase is typically a singular event, but for Algonquin College professor Natasha Mazurka, her current art exhibit has become atudents Eleanor Liu, Kierstyn Auger, Treasure-Lee Ilunga, stand with Prof. Natasha Mazurka at her exhibit at Ottawa City Hall. teachable moment for her interior design students, redefining what it means to learn by doing.

Mazurka, a professor in the School of Arts, Media and Design, has taught at the College for over a decade. She recently secured a solo exhibition at Ottawa City Hall. Space Created by Distance opened in September and runs until Nov. 30. It is a non-static and site-specific exhibition. Moveable walls and modular elements within the exhibition will be modified during the period of the show. Read more >

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Chocolate with purpose: Celebrating Truth, Reconciliation and learning

Posted on Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Faculty members Chef Muriel Ong and Chef Karla Rosas from the Baking and Pastry Arts program, CAPA, School of Business and Hospitality,Harsh Singh and Anita Tenasco unveil chocolate sculpture led the creation of a chocolate sculpture with student volunteers. The sculpture, titled “Hope” was inspired by the Algonquin College Coat of Arms. Read more >