College community convenes to chat about Calls to Action

Posted on Thursday, February 20th, 2025

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) presented their report and recommendations to all Canadians. The finalgroup sitting at tables in Nawapon listening to Anita Tenasco speaking report included 10 Principles for Reconciliation and 94 Calls to Action that speak to all sectors of Canadian society. Certain Calls to Action were related specifically to education.

In the 10 years since the report was made public, Algonquin College has carried out solid work to move towards implementing the Calls to Action and acknowledges that much more is still to be done. Read more >

Kwey – Language

Posted on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco sitting in Nawapon campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Read more >

Mamidosewin Centre marks Have a Heart Day

Posted on Friday, February 14th, 2025

The Mamidosewin Centre was spreading love and information on Valentine’s Day as it brought attention to the rights of First Nationslarge tv screen with the words Have a heart day on monitor, inside Mamidosewin Centre on campus children in Canada, particularly on access to proper health care, education and safe homes.

Have a Heart Day is marked on Feb. 14 each year to coincide with Valentine’s Day, encouraging people to “have a heart” for the wellbeing of Indigenous youth. Read more >