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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Campus Library recharging the Earth by recycling batteries

January 22, 2014

University of Ontario Institute (UOIT) students, faculty and staff have a chance to do something positive for the environment while also taking a shot at being part of a Guinness World Record®!

Throughout the winter semester through Tuesday, April 1, all locations of the Campus Library are collecting standard A, AA, AAA, C and D batteries, six-volt, nine-volt, button cells and rechargeable battery packs. All materials will be collected by the Region of Durham for proper disposal.

Recycling batteries helps reduce soil contamination and water pollution as well as reduce health and environmental consequences that can be caused by the heavy metals the batteries contain. Once the batteries are sorted by type and recycled, they are able to recover reusable components. In November 2012 and March 2013, Durham Region collected 39 metric tonnes of household batteries to establish a Guinness World Record® for most batteries collected in a 24-hour period.

The four locations for the battery drop off are:

North Oshawa Library: 50 Founders Drive
Education Library: 11 Simcoe Street North
Social Science Library: 61 Charles Street
Durham College Whitby Campus Library: 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby

The pilot project, which supports Durham Region’s efforts to set a new record, will continue until April 1.

Questions about the battery recycling campaign should be directed to Dr. Pamela Drayson, Chief Librarian, at 905.721.8668 ext. 2348

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