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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Jian Ghomeshi speaks at second-annual UOIT Leadership Summit Weekend

February 3, 2014

At the second-annual Leadership Summit Weekend, Jian Ghomeshi spoke about his leadership journey and signed copies of his national bestselling book, 1982.

Jian Ghomeshi, award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician, producer and activist, entertained more than 200 students, alumni, faculty, staff of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and members of the community on January 24 with a presentation about his leadership journey. Ghomeshi’s keynote kicked off the second-annual Leadership Summit Weekend hosted by the university’s Student Experience Centre (SEC).

Ghomeshi recounted his own leadership experiences and spoke about the importance of taking risks when exploring leadership potential. He also took questions from the audience and signed copies of his national bestselling book, 1982. Admission was free but attendees were asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Campus Food Centre.

The summit continued on January 25 with students attending a full day of leadership programming that further encouraged them to challenge and transform definitions of leadership. Participants had the opportunity to:

analyze various team dynamics when leading a group
define their own leadership mantra and explore their leadership strengths
develop connections between their personal leadership beliefs and possible volunteer and career opportunities
explore their Myers-Briggs Type Inventory preference profile

The SEC looks forward to building upon the success of this event and continuing to provide leadership programming for UOIT students.

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