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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.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

#InternationalWomensDay

International Women’s Day (IWD) is an opportunity to recognize the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women in our community and around the world. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality, and the work that remains to be done.

As we mark this important day, we want to hear from the women in our community, and share some of the programs and events that celebrate women.

Supporting women at the university

Inspire inclusion: Together we can make a difference workshop

Inspire inclusion: Together we can make a difference workshop

Student Life book contest

Student Life book contest

Student Life book contest

In celebration of International Women's Day, we are highlighting a diverse group of authors from March 8 to 15. You're invited to participate in the conversation—and a giveaway—on our Instagram page.

Five lucky winners will be able to win one of these amazing reads: 

Follow our Student Life Instagram account to learn more and view the full contest details. 

Check it out!

Celebrate with an eCard

Celebrate with an eCard

Celebrate with an eCard!

Wish people a Happy International Women's Day! 

Fireside chat with an Olympic medalist

Fireside chat with an Olympic medalist

Fireside chat with an Olympic medalist

Faculty and staff are invited to a webinar presented by SunLife featuring a fireside chat with Olympic Medalist and Physician, Dr. Joannie Rochette.

Joannie is a six-time Canadian Figure Skating champion and is a recent graduate from the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MDCM) program. 

Attend the webinar on Thursday, March 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. 

Register to attend

Library events

Library events

Library events

Take a look at the resources Ontario Tech's librarians have curated to celebrate International Women's Day.

Visit the Campus Libary at the north Oshawa campus location to make your own button, pick up a pledge card or complete a colouring sheet at the Destress Desk! 

An online collection has been prepared—check it out!

Female sport programming

Female sport programming

Female sport programming

More information coming.

Athletics speaker series

Athletics speaker series

Athletics speaker series

Athletics is offering three speaker series events throughout the day in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC).

  • Morning: Online video
  • Lunch: Erica Gavel, Ontario Tech PhD candidate and high performance athlete
  • Afternoon: Online video
Women for STEM

Women for STEM

women for stemWomen for STEM

Through our Women for STEM, the university encourages the success for our women students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with the ultimate goal of increasing gender parity in STEM careers.

Learn how you can take part on the Women for STEM website.