Winter solstice marked early with Indigenous folklore

Posted on Friday, December 5th, 2025

On Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, learners, employees and DARE6 partners enjoyed a morning of storytelling with Albert Dumont. Group photo from Solstice storytelling

Dumont is a poet, storyteller, speaker and an Algonquin traditional teacher. He was born in the Algonquin Territory of Kitigan Zibi.

With the backdrop of the beautifully decorated Nawapon Christmas tree, adorned with handmade Indigenous ornaments, Albert Dumont shared Indigenous tales about caring for the environment, empathy, looking out for others, reacting in certain situations and the importance of communication. Read more >

Kwey – School of Business and Hospitality

Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

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

For people passionate about entrepreneurship or delivering unforgettable guest experiences, the School of Business and Hospitality (kijewàdizi) focuses on innovation, customer service (anamikàge) and building skills that apply across many industries. Read more >

Indigenous ornament workshop

Posted on Friday, November 21st, 2025

On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, employees and learners got a head start on the holiday season as they took part in an Indigenous themedgroup assembles with handmade ornaments ornament-making workshop.

Anita and Jenny Tenasco guided participants though creating ornaments using traditional Indigenous crafting methods and natural land-based materials including wood pieces, pinecones, feathers, birchbark and leather.

The creativity abounded as participants enjoyed festive music, snacks and good conversation. Read more >