College community mourning tragic passing of student Savanna Pikuyak

Posted on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

The College community is mourning the passing of first-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway’s student, Savanna Pikuyak. Ottawa Police contacted the College on Monday, Sept. 12, to confirm her passing, which is being investigated as a homicide.

Savanna, aged 22, was studying at the Ottawa Campus and had come to Algonquin College from Nunavut.

As we grieve this senseless and tragic loss, the College is making resources available, including counselling services, to any employee or learner in need of assistance. Program chairs and faculty are also coordinating any support required for classmates, teachers and friends of Savanna at this difficult time.

For those in need of support, please reach out to these resources:
Counselling Services and supports for learners
Counselling Services and supports for employees
Counselling Services and supports for College Indigenous Communities

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