National Indigenous History Month (NIHM) and Indigenous Peoples Day are commemorated each June to recognize, celebrate and honour the history, culture and diversity of the First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada – past and present.
Pathway program for Indigenous students starts in May 2023
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- Monday, May 29, 2023): On May 27, 2023, the Algoma University School of Social Work and Oshki-Wenjack Education Institute welcomed the first cohort of Indigenous students in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program that will be delivered from June-August in Thunder Bay,
Funds raised support newly established scholarship for equity-deserving students in Brampton
(BRAMPTON, ON- Monday, May 15, 2023): The Algoma University Department of Strategic Advancement & Alumni Affairs recently hosted the University’s first-ever formal Gala at the Pearson Convention Centre.
(BRAMPTON, ON- May 12, 2023): Peel District School Board (PDSB) and Algoma University (AU) are pleased to announce a new and innovative pilot program that builds on the partnership between the two institutions as they work collaboratively to expand post-secondary access in the region.
(BRAMPTON ON- May 2, 2023): Last week, the School of Social Work at Algoma University hosted the inaugural International Conference on Mental Health and Addictions at its Brampton campus. This two-day hybrid conference focused on Reimagining Mental Health and Addiction Under the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Chavannay was recently presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award by Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London-West riding, for her voluntary work in London-West. She has been devoted to Arielle Kayabaga’s Youth Council Member of Parliament,
Board approves significant investments in people, programming, and capital projects
(BRAMPTON/ SAULT STE. MARIE/ TIMMINS- April 27, 2023): Earlier today, the Algoma University Board of Governors approved a $236 million operating budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- April 11, 2023): Algoma University is pleased to announce that Borden Bell is the recipient of the 2022 Co-op Student of the Year award. Bell is a 3rd-year student in the Bachelor of Business Administration program and is currently finishing his 3rd Co-op work term placement at Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) in Sault Ste.
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- April 6, 2023): Yesterday, business students from Algoma University’s campuses in Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie had their skills put to the test during the 17th annual Algoma University Faculty of Business and Economics’ Northern Ontario Business Case Competition (NOBCC).
Study Abroad program provides immersive educational experience for Anishinaabe Studies students
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – April 3, 2023): Nine students, three chaperones, one Algoma University professor, and one visiting professor from the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) recently returned from an eleven-day international experience in Guatemala.
