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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UOIT helps Girl Guides earn science badge

March 22, 2012

Students in the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) put their skills to the test while helping local Girl Guides earn their science badges on March 3.

“This is a good way to reach out to the local community,” said Jennifer Laffier, academic associate, Faculty of Education. “It gives our teaching candidates practice working with younger students and children exposure to the university’s unique technological approach. It’s a real natural fit.”

The event brought together 40 Girl Guides to complete three workshops, each prepared and delivered by 12 enthusiastic volunteer teaching students from the Faculty of Education. The workshops focused on biology, physics and chemistry, exposing the girls to an innovative technology-enhanced learning environment.

“The students were behind making this event a huge success,” said Laffier. “Their commitment to the event during their busiest time demonstrates their passion and dedication to the program and community.”

Due to the tremendous turnout that exceeded all expectations, the faculty is planning on extending the experience to local Boy Scouts organizations to widen community involvement and further prepare teacher candidates.

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