For many students, leaving family and loved ones behind to attend college means leaving a support network and family traditions. Luckily, Indigenous students at the Pembroke campus have the opportunity to interact with a supportive grandmother-figure who is ready and willing to engage with them.
Annie Parker is the Pembroke Kampus Kokum. A Kokum is an Algonquin Anishinaabe word for Grandmother. On campus, her roles to provide cultural and traditional insight, support and personal consultation for our Indigenous students.
It’s a new role for the College, and for Parker, and one she has embraced. “It’s a real honour,” she said. “I see it as being able to be open and honest with the students, I don’t have all the answers but I have a willingness to find the answers, to be approachable, and students can come to me. In short, develop relationships.” Continue reading Pembroke Kampus Kokum Offering Support to Indigenous Students
OTTAWA – Algonquin College will commence its most intensive undertaking to date on the subject of anti-racism on Monday, February 1 when it opens its week-long Taking a Stand – Disrupting Black and Indigenous Racism Week (Feb. 1 – 5), with a ceremony highlighted by Indigenous and African drumming performances.
The week’s 20 events will sound a call to action on the racism that exists in every corner of society and also provide space for groups to come together for healing and highlight the culture and successes of Black and Indigenous people that too often goes unnoticed. Speakers include noted authors Desmond Cole, Blair Imani and Waubgeshig Rice, among many others. Continue reading Algonquin College ‘Taking a Stand – Disrupting Black and Indigenous Racism Week’
OTTAWA (January 28, 2021) – Mercury Filmworks has established an annual award for a graduating Algonquin College Film and Media Production student. The five-year commitment has an annual value of $5,000 and was created to honour former Mercury Filmworks’ employee and former Algonquin College student Kevin Kocvar.
Launched in the Fall of 2020, Algonquin’s two-year Film and Media Production program provides hands-on experience with the equipment and processes used in the film and screen-based media production industry. Ottawa’s Mercury Filmworks is one of Canada’s most prolific independent studios and internationally recognized as a leader in the animation industry for its benchmarks in quality, reliability, and innovation. Continue reading Mercury Filmworks Donates $25,000 to Students of Algonquin College’s New Film and Media Production Program
A Manitoba college has declared itself a “proud partner” with Algonquin College in providing Indigenous youth with trades training while they extend their schooling.
In his communique on January 13th, the President highlighted the new Provincial stay-at-home order. At that time, the regulations detailing the new restrictions had not yet been released. Those regulations are now available and I promised to outline any additional adjustments required for in-person learning activities.
As you know, the Winter Term began on January 11th for most programs. Any learning activity that can be delivered remotely is being delivered remotely. We have carefully reviewed the regulations around the stay-at-home order, particularly as they pertain to face-to-face instruction. I am pleased to report that these have resulted in very few additional changes to program delivery being required. Continue reading Message from the Senior Vice President, Academic
Algonquin College Corporate Training is offering a unique opportunity for those looking for a career in manufacturing that includes free training, paid work placements and mentorships toward an EMC Manufacturing Essential Certification. The certification program, with 15 available spots, is open to Ontario residents age 18+ who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The program, overseen by Ontario Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) and implemented and run by Algonquin College’s Corporate Learning will provide students with an EMC Manufacturing Essential Certification.
“We’re very excited to partner with EMC sharing the course content that EMC has developed,” said Jennifer Collins, Senior Learning Consultant, Corporate Learning. “Partnering with EMC opens so many doors to manufactures locally by finding and skilling workers to fill job vacancies in their organizations so they can grow. It’s a great opportunity.” Continue reading Algonquin College Looking for Students Interested in Manufacturing Career
As you may have heard on the news yesterday, to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Government has declared a second state of emergency, and a stay-at-home order comes into effect on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
As you know, the Ontario government has declared that Ontario is in a second state of emergency, and that new measures have been introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19. A stay-at-home order will come into effect on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. in response to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the province and increased pressures on our health care system.
Security and Emergency Services would like to take this opportunity to welcome all employees and students for the 2021 Winter Term. At this time, we would like to take a few moments to provide some basic safety and security information to help contribute to a safe and successful semester for everyone.
While Algonquin College is a very safe place to work and learn, it is important that everyone is mindful that it is a large public environment. On campuses, taking basic precautions and ensuring you are aware of general emergency procedures are easy ways for everyone to contribute to the safety and preparedness of the College community. You should always take care to be aware of your surroundings and of the various services and measures in place to help ensure your safety while on Campus. The College also maintains an emergency number, ext. 5000, as well as emergency phones throughout the Campus should you require immediate assistance of any kind. You can also contact Security staff by phone at ext. 5010 or feel free to visit the security office located at room A149 at the Ottawa Campus. Continue reading Safety and Security Information for the Winter Term
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