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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February 27, 2013

Please be advised that all UOIT and Durham College campuses, locations, buildings and learning sites are open today and all operations continue as usual.

When travelling to and from campus, please leave enough time to travel safely and use caution while walking on campus. Individuals living in areas more heavily impacted by the weather should use their judgement and discretion in terms of coming to campus with safety being their first consideration at all times.

In the event that you are unable to reach the UOIT campuses due to your local inclement weather please immediately notify your instructor so that make up accommodations can be arranged.

Please continue to monitor the university’s website and social media feeds at https://twitter.com/uoit and www.facebook.com/myuoit as well as local media for the latest news on any changes or interruptions to scheduled activities.

Official messages, if warranted, will be distributed via:

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