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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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We foster a strong sense of community by engaging and uniting a diverse group of students. We encourage community engagement through varsity athletics, Indigenous Education and Cultural Services, International Education, peer support, and Ridgeback orientation programming. 

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Involvement and Leadership

Learn about leadership and mentorship opportunities, as well as ways that you can create a more engaging campus community.
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Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Learn important information about Indigenous culture, reconciliation and upcoming events, or get help with self-identifying.
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Peer Mentorship

Our mentorship programs are initiatives that support student success and engagement, with an emphasis on first-year transitions for new and incoming students.
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Off-campus Living

Information regarding transit, housing and general inquiries about living off campus.
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Ridgeback Orientation

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