The new Pìwànak — Algonquin Centre for Science and Innovation is designed to provide students a state-of-the-art science education, giving hands-on experience with the same technology they can expect to encounter in the workplace. Pìwànak, meaning “flint” in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, represents the start of something new. Pìwànak features two large murals, incorporating design elements that have significant meaning to Indigenous culture, with the overall design guided by Brenda Odjick,

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Welcome to the third edition of “Kwey,” Algonquin College’s Indigenous Language Video Series. “Kwey” is an Algonquin greeting that means hello. In the spring of 2024, we introduced you to a selection of videos sharing words, expressions and phrases in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language, the traditional language of this region. Stay tuned for a new video each week where we will focus on words and phrases related to Algonquin College. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nq5o50UYxLX | Algonquin College

Earlier this week, Algonquin College employees gathered for the Tea, Teaching and Bannock Language Lab to enhance familiarity with the Anishinàbe language, encouraging them to use traditional words and phrases with confidence. AC Learning and Teachings Services and the Indigenous Initiatives Office co-hosted the activities which included watching a few of the Kwey Language videos, working with Elder Jenny Tenasco at a flash card station and spinning a wheel to practice learning and saying animal