Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
Posted on Monday, June 1st, 2026
Events for the week of June 1st – 5th:
June 2 – Pikwakanagan Volunteer Day with Nìgàn partners and college employees
Location: Makwa Community Centre – 83 Kagagimin Inamo, Golden Lake, ON K0J 2A0
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 2 | 10:00–11:30 AM (Virtual)
PD Session (ENL1004 – Session 3: Interdisciplinary Teaching)
(Facilitated by Carolyn Côté, Will Hennessy, and Robin Potts – LTS Team)
This session is part of a 3-part PD series supporting faculty in familiarizing themselves with the new course ENL1004. For Session 3, the LTS team will be facilitating a learning session focused on interdisciplinary teaching, which will include integrating “Mapping Good Teaching with Indigenous Learning Practices.”
June 3 – Truth and Reconciliation: Continuing the Conversation with Dr. Bruce McIvor (virtual)
In recognition of Algonquin College’s 10-year response report to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, faculty and staff are invited to join Métis lawyer, author and educator Dr. Bruce McIvor for a virtual conversation on reconciliation, Indigenous rights, and meaningful change in education.
Together, we will explore:
- What does meaningful reconciliation look like today?
- How do we move beyond symbolic gestures?
- What does accountability look like moving forward?
The session will include opening reflections, a moderated conversation, and participant Q&A.
Who should attend:
Faculty, staff, educators, academic leaders, curriculum developers and anyone interested in ongoing conversations around Truth and Reconciliation in education.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST
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