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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

Engagement Opportunities

We welcome feedback from the community and there will be lots of opportunity to learn more and get involved. As planning progresses, we will continue to share more information through various activities.  Below is a list of planned engagements and please check back regularly to see the latest events.

  • January 30, 2024, 2-3:15pm: CNL & WiE Co-Op Panel and Tour. Location: Software and Informatics Research (SIRC), Room 1350 and TOUR IN ERC -  Nuclear Facility Complex.  This event is open to Ontario Tech students and employees only. Register with Madeline Sialtsis, Women in Engineering & Outreach Coordinator, FEAS.
  • March 23, 1pm-4pm, 2024: Experience Days at Ontario Tech.  Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus.  Register for the event to learn more. Look for the Nuclear Engineering / Health Physics & Radiation Science table.  
  • April 6, Saturday, 2024, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Outreach Open Campus Day Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus.  1st Floor Shawenjigewining Hall:  Look for the Subcritical Assembly Project / Radiation Safety Program table.  

 

Past Engagement Opportunities

  • 2023
    • March 4, Saturday, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Outreach Open Campus Day Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus.  1st Floor Shawenjigewining Hall:  Look for the Subcritical Assembly Project / Radiation Safety Program table.  
    • March 25 & 26, 2023: Experience Days at Ontario Tech.  Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus.  Register for the event to learn more. Saturday: Look for the Health Physics & Radiation Science table.  Sunday: Look for the Energy Systems and Nuclear Engineering table.   
    • April 1, Saturday, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Outreach Open Campus Day Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus.  1st Floor Shawenjigewining Hall:  Look for the Subcritical Assembly Project / Radiation Safety Program table.  
    • May 13, Saturday, 2023, 10:00am-2:30pm Science Rendezvous. Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus. 1st floor Energy Systems & Nuclear Research Centre: Look for the Subcritical Assembly Project / Health Physics and Radiation Science table.   
    • May 27, Saturday, 2023, Doors open 10am:  2-Spirit Pow Wow hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations.  Location: Downsview Park, Toronto.  Looks for the Ontario Tech University Booth.  Francis is assisting at the booth and can be available in the afternoon to answer questions.
    • June 24, Saturday, 2023, 9:30am-10:30am: Ontario Tech Alumni Day hosted by the Ontario Tech Alumni Association.  Location 1st Floor Shawenjigewining Hall:  Look for the Subcritical Assembly Project table.  Tour available while space lasts.
    • June 24, Saturday, 2023, Doors open 10 am: Oshawa Métis Heritage Celebration hosted by the Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council (Métis Nation of Ontario).  Location: Children's Arena, 155 Arena Street, Oshawa,ON,Canada, Oshawa, Canada.  Look for the Ontario Tech Booth.
    • August 26, Saturday, 2023, 10-5pm: Rama First Nation Pow Wow hosted by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. Location: John Snake Multipurpose Grounds, Ontario.  Look for the Ontario Tech Booth.
    • September 16, Saturday, 2023, 10-5pm: Curve Lake First Nation Pow Wow hosted by the Mississaugas of Curve Lake First Nation. Location: Lime Kiln Park, 70 Whetung Street East, Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario.  Look for the Ontario Tech Booth.
    • September 16, Saturday, 2023, 10-4pm: OPG's Community Power Expo (Open House) hosted by Ontario Power Generation. Location: Darlington Energy Complex, 1855 Energy Dr., Clarington, ON.  Look for the Ontario Tech Booth.
    • October 21, 2023, 10am-5pm: Ontario Universities Fair hosted by the Ontario University Registrars’ Association.  Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building.  Look for the Ontario Tech University section, specifically the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Booth.
    • October 26, 2023, 11am-1pm: Health, Safety, and Wellness Fair hosted by Ontario Tech's Wellness at Work Team. Location: UA Building Main Floor Atrium, Ontario Tech University Campus.  Look for the Radiation Safety / Subcritical Assembly Project booth.