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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Rubin "Hurricane" Carter speaks at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

October 31, 2003

Oshawa, ON - Members of the media are invited to the School of Criminology and Justice's inaugural lecture, "Going the Distance," a presentation by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Media are also welcome to attend a pre-lecture luncheon.

Carter, a professional boxer, was wrongfully imprisoned for three murders and served nearly two decades before his acquittal. His courageous story became a critically acclaimed movie, "The Hurricane," starring Denzel Washington. More than 1,000 high school and post-secondary students, as well as members of the public, are expected to attend.

Who:	Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
What:	Lecture followed by question and answer session
When:	Monday, November 3, 2003 Noon - 12:30 p.m. (luncheon) 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (lecture)
Where:	Dining Room above gymnasium (luncheon) Oshawa campus gymnasium (lecture) University of Ontario Institute of Technology 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa

About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

As Canada's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research and hands-on skills. The university offers career-focused degree programs and shares selected facilities with Durham College. Located in Oshawa, Ontario, the university welcomed its first students this September. For more information, call 1.866.844.8648.

Media contact:

Kathleen Bain
905.721.3145
e-mail: kathleen.bain@uoit.ca

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

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