TRI News

Kwey – Animal street names

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

In 2023, four private streets at the Ottawa Campus were named official city streets in collaboration with the City of Ottawa. They are Wajashk (WAH-jashk) Private, Nigig (NIH-gig) Private, Adjidjàk (AH-gee-djak) Private and Wàbisheshì (WAH-BAH-SHesh-shee) Private. Wajashk means muskrat, nigig means otter, adjidjàk means crane and wàbisheshì means marten. Continue reading →

Kwey – Spring

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

There are two terms for spring in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language. Sigwan (SEE-gwan) is the word that describes the early spring season. Minokamin (min-OAK-A-min) is a word that describes the later part of spring. Continue reading →

Algonquin College launches two Indigenous Studies programs

On Monday, March 31, Indigenous community leaders and Algonquin College faculty introduced two new Indigenous Studies programs to beCommunity leaders and faculty attend the launch for two new Indigenous Studies programs available to learners this fall.

The one-year Indigenous Studies Foundation Inuit, Métis, and First Nations certificate and two-year Indigenous Studies Diploma launch in September 2025. These new programs offer pathways into other academic programs at Algonquin College, bridge opportunities to degree programs at Ontario universities and build transferable skills that support an array of businesses and organizations implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

“These programs for Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners offer opportunities for those wishing to find employment in public, private, non-profit and government sectors that engages with Indigenous communities or within Indigenous community organizations and businesses,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO. Continue reading →

Algonquin College hosts fourth annual Round Dance & Indigenous Vendor Fair

On Friday, March 21, Algonquin College hosted our fourth Annual Round Dance, presented by the Mamidosewin Centre, with the support ofRound dance and Indigenous fair in old Algonquin College gym the Algonquin Students’ Association.

This year’s event was the largest event yet, taking place in the ARC Varsity gym. Over the course of the evening, we hosted over 300 attendees from both the Algonquin College community and general public, as well as 20 Indigenous artisans who participated in our market. Continue reading →

Kwey – Past, present and future

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco. campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Continue reading →

Kwey – Knowledge keeper’s place

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Continue reading →

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

This week, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Jenny Buckshot Tenasco led ribbon skirt workshops at the Mamidosewin Centre.

Learn more about ribbon skirts in this short video and see skirts made by Algonquin College students.

Kwey – Student Centre

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onDirector of Indigenous Initaitives campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language. Continue reading →