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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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Equity Awareness Months Resources

Ontario Tech recognizes its diverse student population and is committed to celebrating and bringing awareness to the multitude of commemorative days that happen in Canada over the year.

If you would like to get more information on a particular topic or meet with a member of our team please email equity@ontariotechu.ca.

April

  • Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation, and Prevention Month; We will take the time to remember the victims of genocide, honor the courage and resilience of all survivors and their descendants, and reflect on how we can prevent future atrocities from occurring

  • Sikh Heritage Month: We will recognize the many past and current contributions of the Sikh community in making Canada the country it is today

  • Second Wednesday in April: We celebrate International Day of Pink, a day to stand up against discrimination of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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