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Journalism · OttawaAlgonquin College is shooting the messenger. It should combine its radio and podcasting program with journalism instead of executing it in the face of program cuts. This fall is the radio and podcasting program’s final year, at least for the foreseeable future. It was announced in February the program will be suspended along with 36 others, amounting to 16 per cent of the total programs offered by the college. Current students in the program can…Read Article
Don’t kill the radio program, fuse it with journalism to future-proof media education – Algonquin Times

Ottawa, Ontario · OttawaThe workshop was led by Stephanie Tenasco and Jenny Tenasco of Kitigan Zibi First Nation. They showed students how to sew and create the beautiful and intricate beadwork seen on the pouches. “I’ve been making, I guess, I don’t like to call them crafts per se, but I’ve been making, like, mittens, moccasins, leather work, I guess you can call it,” said Stephanie Tenasco. “I’ve been doing leather work since I was eight years old. Some women in my c…Read Article
Making medicine for the soul with Indigenous peoples at Algonquin College – Algonquin Times

Ottawa, Ontario · OttawaLeeah Sullivan playing guitar for Bella Donna at House of TARG on May 29. Local band Bella Donna is quickly carving out their place in the Ottawa live-music scene and says their streamable music is on the way. With an upcoming show at local favourite House of TARG on Aug. 13, the group of five can’t wait to get back on stage at Ottawa’s favourite arcade. Bella Donna was first formed in 2022 by music industry arts student Thomas Burr and high sch…Read Article