ALGONQUIN PEOPLES

Some accomplishments of Algonquin communities to foster resilience & resistance:

• 1977: Tennisco Manor  built for those requiring supportive housing and a new facility was recently built with self-contained apartments.

• 1979: The Mindiwin Manido Daycare established.

• Daycare establishment resulted in children’s school readiness programming is integrated with Algonquin, English and cultural teachings.   

• 1987: First year of the Annual Traditional Pow Wow at Golden Lake.

• 1989: the Makwa Community Centre was completed and is used for classes, events, and recreational activities 

• 1989: Pikwakanagan hired Community Health Representative; programs for medical transportation, drug and alcohol and community health were instituted.  

• 1998: Current health centre opened. 

• Present: Algonquin language programs present in elementary schools in Eganville.