Special Olympian and AC student Kimana Mar featured in Ottawa Tourism Campaign

Meet Kimana Mar, a three-time world champion rhythmic gymnast with Special Olympics, and student in the Office Administration – Health Services program.

Mar is featured in Ottawa Tourism’s new ‘Every Body Plays in Ottawa: Athlete Stories from Ottawa’s Sport Community’ campaign that launched online on Sept. 9. The campaign champions inclusivity and accessibility in sports.

Action shot of Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine

Kimana Mar performing her rhythmic gymnastics routine.

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Kwey – School of Health Studies

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

Algonquin College’s School of Health Studies (minwàdjitò) offers programs that help learners become skilled health care professionals. Students (Kekināmāwindjig) gain practical experience (nagadjìwin) in clinical settings with expert faculty (kekinàmàgedj) and state-of-the-art training (nàshiyà-n) as well as placement opportunities in health care settings. Read more >


CAFCYBERCOM to deliver new Cyber Operator training program with Algonquin College

By: Major Christopher Daniel, Senior Public Affairs Officer, CAFCYBERCOM

The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) will deliver a new foundational training program for CAF Cyber Operator candidates through its Cyber Training Unit (CTU), in partnership with Algonquin College.

Managed and delivered by CTU under CAFCYBERCOM, the program provides structured learning pathways guiding recruits from foundational skills to operational capability. Training ensures CAF personnel are prepared to defend military networks, support multi-domain operations, and contribute to national and global security. Read more >