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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First-choice application numbers remain strong for UOIT

January 24, 2013

OSHAWA, ON – The number of Ontario high school students making the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) their number-one destination choice for the 2013-2014 academic year remains strong.

The latest numbers released by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) show UOIT has received 1,458 first-choice applications for next September – an increase of 6.7 per cent over the previous year, beating the province-wide average increase of 2.4 per cent.

“We are very pleased with our latest first-choice application numbers,” said Victoria Choy, UOIT Registrar. “Experiential learning is a founding principle at UOIT and the hands-on learning opportunities we provide our students is integral in preparing our graduates for the 21st-century workplace. With an alumni base of more than 6,700, our reputation for producing high-quality graduates is supported by the growing number of students who have job offers before they graduate –a main reason more high school students are pursuing UOIT for their post-secondary experience.”

The OUAC report from January 21 also indicates UOIT has received more than 8,000 applications to date from Ontario high school students. This represents a 4.6 per cent year-over-year increase, matching the provincial average.

UOIT is continually pursuing new ways to transform and broaden opportunities for learning, by promoting student success, providing greater access through multiple pathways to degree completion, and cultivating innovation and quality in teaching and research. Students also enjoy a stimulating campus life experience, which includes a wide variety of clubs, cultural and community events, and recreational opportunities.

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