Posted on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language on campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. 
The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) is where trades and technology come together under one roof with advanced labs, experienced instructors (kekinàmàgedj) and career-ready training. It’s a hands-on space made for builders (ojige), problem-solvers and those ready to work in construction (ombàkonigewin) and design (mazinibìhigan). Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
For Caroline Kelly, interior design has always been about more than creating beautiful spaces. It’s about problem-solving, collaboration, and building community. Those same values have now earned the third-year Algonquin College Bachelor of Interior Design learner one of the highest honours for design students in Ontario: the 2025 Gary Hewson Scholarship Award.
The scholarship, presented annually by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO), recognizes students who embody leadership, mentorship, and volunteerism — qualities that were central to the late Gary Hewson’s career and legacy. Caroline was recognized at the ARIDO Awards Gala on September 17, where she was celebrated alongside peers, professionals, and fellow scholarship recipients. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. September 30 is not just a day on the calendar, it’s a call to
remember, to honour and to act.
It’s a day to recognize children who never came home from residential schools. We stand with the survivors who carry those lived experiences. Truth must be acknowledged and reconciliation must be ongoing. Commemorating this day allows our communities, students and educators to pause and reflect together and commit to building a more just and compassionate future. Read more >