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's 10th Convocation confers first Faculty of Science PhDs

June 10, 2013

The Honourable Perrin Beatty, UOIT Chancellor.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) 2013 Convocation Ceremonies proved to be a historic occasion, with the first Faculty of Science PhD graduates crossing the stage at the General Motors Centre. Over two days (on June 6 and 7), the university conferred just over 1,650 undergraduate and graduate degrees, making this UOIT’s largest-ever graduating class.

UOIT faculty and staff were joined by graduates' families and friends, and community members for the ceremonies.

Replays of all four Convocation Ceremonies can be viewed at the UOIT 2013 Convocation Ceremonies website.

At the 2013 Convocation Ceremonies, UOIT presented honorary doctorate degrees to:

Dr. Clement Bowman for his visionary leadership within the energy sector and his commitment to a national strategy for a low carbon footprint in Canada.
Mr. Garry Cubitt for his outstanding leadership, benevolence and unflagging commitment to ensuring the success of UOIT and the Region of Durham.
Ms. Elizabeth Dowdeswell for her inspirational leadership, dedication to environmental advocacy, and the impact her efforts have had on public policy.
Mr. Peter MacKinnon for his unwavering commitment to academia and the Canadian legal system.
Mr. André Picard for his advocacy and tireless efforts to improve the Canadian health-care system.
Mr. Robert Strickert for his remarkable success in the nuclear industry, and commitment to the creation of UOIT.
Mr. Lorne Trottier for forging new paths toward and financially supporting the development of safe, clean and reliable energy in Canada.

“Congratulations to the class of 2013 for their hard work and dedication, and to the honorary degree recipients for their outstanding contributions, and commitment to their professions and communities,” said The Honourable Perrin Beatty, UOIT Chancellor. “Our graduates are highly engaged citizen leaders who are prepared not only to excel in the modern workplace, but also ready to lead others.”

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