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 >
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 Métis
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 >