Collaborative program delivery to increase access to education in the north
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Algoma University School of Social Work, Omushkego Education- Mushkegowuk Council, and Payukotayno: James and Hudson Bay Family Services came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand access to education in the Mushkegowuk Territory.
Gabegendaadowin (Gah-Bay-Gun-DAH-Doh-Win) means mutual respect, thoughtfulness, care, consideration, and awareness for others. This two-day training program features an Indigenous-developed, designed, and delivered curriculum that will guide course participants through modules that will benefit each unique participant,
Yesterday, Algoma University (AU) celebrated the academic accomplishments of its graduating students studying in Timmins at the 2023 Convocation Ceremony held at the Best Western Premier Northwood Hotel.
Chancellor Mario Turco and President and Vice-Chancellor Asima Vezina awarded degrees to students who successfully completed the requirements of the Certificate in First Nation Social Policy and Community Development,
(BRAMPTON, SAULT STE. MARIE, TIMMINS, ON – June 2, 2023): Algoma University is excited to announce the expansion of the Community Economic and Social Development (CESD) Degree Program to all three campuses: Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins.
Office of the President and the Faculty of Cross-Cultural Studies Welcomes Delegation of Indigenous and AfroDiasporic Dignitaries to Sault Ste. Marie(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- May 31, 2023): Algoma University, in collaboration with NORDIK Institute, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG),
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.