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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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Convocation postponed

The university’s convocation ceremonies are postponed due to public health concerns caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Updates regarding future ceremonies and celebrations will be posted to this website.

Graduating from Ontario Tech is a remarkable feat that we are eager to celebrate! While the current global health crisis impacts our ability to physically gather in large groups, we are committed to celebrating the accomplishments of our newest grads and grads-to-be.

Head over to our Class of 2020 celebration site dedicated to marking the momentous occasion of our most recent graduating class, and stay tuned for announcements about Spring 2021 Convocation.