TRI News

March 20 is Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day. This day aligns with the spring equinox and honours the identities, histories and contributions of Two Spirit people.

Two Spirit is a translation of the Anishinàbemowin term niizh manidoowag. It describes a person who carries both a masculine and feminine spirit.

Today reminds us of the strength and resilience of Two Spirit people, who have long been healers, leaders and knowledge keepers in their communities. It also calls attention to the discrimination, erasure and barriers to care that many continue to face.

At Algonquin College, we stand with Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ communities and commit to continued learning and support.

A group of employees gathered Tuesday morning, March 3, for Tea, Teaching & Bannock to learn about teaching and student support at the Mamidosewin Centre.

Hosted by Robin Potts, Indigenous Pedagogy Curriculum Consultant, Learning and Teaching Services and Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, the event was an opportunity visit the Mamidosewin Centre and the services and supports available to students. Continue reading →

Algonquin College is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a touch of Anishinàbe language and culture. Specially made “heart pins” are available for purchase at Connections bookstore. These hand-made pins were made by crafters from Long Point First Nation in Quebec including; Lena Rodgers Polson, Mabel Rodgers, Christine Polson and Trish Polson.

As part of our ongoing commitment to honouring and preserving Indigenous languages, this Feb. 14 we’re sharing a few heartfelt phrases that offer a fun and meaningful way to brighten someone’s day. Continue reading →

On Wednesday, Feb. 4 Algonquin College’s Mamidosewin Centre hosted an inspiring and immersive event featuring acclaimed actors Claudia Jurt and Joshua Odjick.

The interactive conversation and workshop welcomed Indigenous students, alumni, faculty and a group of students from Algonquins of Barriere Lake for a conversation about the acting industry. Continue reading →

Algonquin College officially opened its new state-of-the-art Pìwànak — Algonquin Centre for Science and Innovation (PACSI) on Feb. 2, 2026. Featuring more than 20,000 square feet of cutting-edge lab space, PACSI will serve as an unprecedented resource for science education and research in Ottawa and beyond. Continue reading →

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, Algonquin College hosted the Ottawa Indigenous Student Career Fair (OISCF), where students and recent graduates from Algonquin College, Carleton University, College La Cité, and the University of Ottawa were able to meet with potential employers.

Employers who attended the event included PCL, Altis Recruitment, the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, Nokia Canada, Ricoh Canada, Ottawa Public Library, RCMP, Anishinabek Police Services, Ottawa Police Services, CSIS, TD Bank, City of Ottawa and many more.

Current and former students had the opportunity to speak with companies about their businesses and learn more about hiring and what they need to do to begin a career in a chosen field.

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