Posted on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Pictured: One of nine student murals created in Algonquin College’s DARE District (Building C) by Illustration and Concept Art students during the Cause a Scene initiative. For more photos, see the bottom of this release.
OTTAWA (Nov. 26, 2025) – On Nov. 13, Algonquin College hosted an Indigenous-led climate dialogue that inspired 55 Illustration and Concept Art students. Their murals and AR activations remain on display in DARE District until mid-December.
Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
OTTAWA (Nov. 25, 2025) – Algonquin College is proud and excited to open applications for its newly approved Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (Honours) degree program, available at both our Ottawa and Pembroke campuses.
The launch comes as Algonquin College celebrates 50 years of nursing excellence—a milestone that reflects our long-standing commitment to preparing skilled, compassionate health-care professionals who strengthen care across our region and beyond. Continue reading
Posted on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
OTTAWA, ON (Nov. 18, 2025) – Algonquin College recently hosted Knowledge Keeper and Master Canoe Builder Chuck Commanda for a traditional Birchbark
Canoe Build as Commanda and Algonquin College learners constructed a traditional 12-foot Algonquin canoe.
“Hosting Chuck Commanda as he worked and shared his knowledge with our learners was a powerful way to honour Indigenous traditions and foster meaningful connections on campus,” said Algonquin College President and CEO Claude Brulé.”
This immersive, hands-on experience reflected Algonquin College’s commitment to Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous (TRI) teaching, and was part of the learning experience of its recently launched two new Indigenous Studies programs. Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Indigenous-led dialogue, live VR-assisted murals, and AR activations turn campus into a living canvas.
What
Algonquin College students will “cause a scene” in the DARE District with a live, climate-themed mural flash mob that begins with an Indigenous led, multigenerational dialogue on caring for the planet.