Posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
June is Indigenous History Month. The AC Library offers a wide range of resources to help deepen your understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, languages and contemporary communities in Canada, such as Kitigan Zibi, Tyendinaga, Pikwakanagan, and Akwesasne. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
June is a meaningful month of celebration and reflection, as we recognize Pride Month , honouring 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and National Indigenous History Month.
At the intersection of these two important observances, we honour and celebrate Two-Spirit people and the important place they hold within many Indigenous communities. Two-Spirit is a term used by some Indigenous Peoples to describe diverse identities, roles and experiences related to gender, sexuality and community. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
This National Indigenous History Month, Algonquin College is proud to announce that CAE is the newest partner of the recently rebranded Nìgàn initiative (formerly known as DARE6). Through this collaboration, CAE will financially support student success, strengthen community partnerships, and contribute to ongoing efforts toward Truth and Reconciliation in our region and beyond.
First established in 2020 as DARE6, Nìgàn is a collaboration that brings together Algonquin College and community partners to build meaningful relationships grounded in learning, respect, and shared responsibility. Partners are invited to become part of the college community and experience relationship building, working in circle, and learning about Indigenization and reconciliation. Nìgàn also facilitates experiences that can help partners shape or create change within their own organizations. Read more >
Posted on Friday, June 19th, 2026
On Friday, June 19, 2026, an enthusiastic group of more than 50 employees attended a medicine shield workshop in Nawapon to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. Read more >
Posted on Thursday, June 11th, 2026
The AC Library offers a wide range of resources to support learning about Métis peoples in Canada. Métis people are one of the three distinct
Indigenous Peoples recognized in Canada, alongside First Nations and Inuit. Métis people have a unique history, culture, traditions, language, and identity that are distinct from both First Nations and Inuit peoples. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus is proud to partner with the Circle of Turtle Lodge in hosting the first Annual Algonquin Elders
Conference, taking place June 19-21 as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. The conference will bring together Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, allies and learners for a weekend of teachings, connection and cultural learning.
This year’s conference will focus on the Medicine Wheel, exploring its teachings and significance through presentations, workshops, ceremonies and opportunities for dialogue and reflection. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from Elders and Knowledge Keepers while building relationships grounded in respect, understanding and community. Read more >
Posted on Thursday, June 4th, 2026
When Julie Alivaktuk packed up her life in Iqaluit, took a leave of absence from her current federal government job and moved to Ottawa with her two sons to attend Algonquin College, she was looking for a new challenge and a chance to grow. She previously completed the Inuit Studies program in Nunavut and gained experience working in film and television. Those relationships and that experience later made it possible for her to work on season two of the hit series North of North while continuing her studies.
Posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of “Kwey” the Algonquin College’s Indigenous Language Video Series. “Kwey” is an Algonquin greeting that means hello.
Since the Spring of 2024, we have created over 90 videos sharing words, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region. Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
The Algonquin College Library offers a wide range of resources to support learning about First Nations peoples in Canada. Through
the Indigenous Studies Subject Guide, students can access books, videos, scholarly articles and community resources that explore Indigenous histories, cultures, knowledge systems and contemporary issues.
The guide features materials on topics such as Indigenous education, health and wellness, governance, language revitalization, environmental stewardship and reconciliation. Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
The day after Algonquin College launched the Nìgàn initiative, over 75 partners from Nokia Canada and PCL Construction came together at the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation community on June 2, 2026, for a day of volunteering and learning.
This year, in addition to Nìgàn partners, Algonquin College employees were able to attend to participate in activities that included sanding, staining and painting bleachers, raking, tree cutting and clearing and gardening projects throughout the Pow Wow grounds and community.
Knowledge Keepers Paul Nadjiwan and Barry Sarazin spoke with the attendees, shared stories and answered questions.