Honouring a partnership with Nunavut Sivuniksavut College
Posted on Friday, November 7th, 2025
On Oct. 8, Algonquin College was honoured by Nunavut Sivuniksavut College (NS) for its longstanding collaboration in delivering Inuit-
focused education. The award, featuring a traditional ulu (a multi-purpose cutting tool), celebrates NS’s 40th anniversary and recognizes Algonquin College’s partnership role in supporting Inuit learners for more than 35 years.
Since 1989, Algonquin College has worked with NS to offer two certificate programs accredited through the College: Inuit Studies and Advanced Inuit Studies. These programs provide Inuit youth with a unique academic experience rooted in Inuit history, language and governance. Students gain the tools to succeed in post-secondary education while affirming their identity and preparing to lead in their communities.
The award inscription reads: “Your collaboration has provided a home for NS in Ottawa and created opportunities for Inuit youth to learn, grow, and lead.”
Accepted on behalf of the College by Eric Johnston, Manager of the Mamidosewin Centre, the award is now proudly displayed at the Centre, a space dedicated to supporting Indigenous students at Algonquin College.
As we mark International Inuit Day this Friday, Nov. 7, we celebrate both NS’s 40-year legacy and the strength of this partnership. Together, we continue to create pathways for Inuit learners — building knowledge, fostering leadership and strengthening connections between cultures.
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