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 hosts international teacher education conference

June 20, 2014

UOIT President and Vice-Chancellor, Tim McTiernan, PhD, address delegates at the 58th World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching held in downtown Oshawa.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) hosted hundreds of international education leaders June 16 to 19 during the 58^th World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET).

The event at UOIT marks only the second time the ICET World Assembly has taken place in Canada (Vancouver, British Columbia was the site of the 32^nd World Assembly in 1985).

Through the theme Moving Forward in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Leadership, the Assembly generated tremendous discussion about practical concerns affecting teacher education and professional development, curriculum development and its implementation.

“The University of Ontario Institute of Technology was proud to host this important international forum where we get a chance to share best practices,” said Dr. Shirley Van Nuland, Associate Professor, UOIT Faculty of Education, and 2014 ICET World Assembly organizer. “All countries faces similar challenges about inclusion and social justice, and student retention and engagement. It’s important for us to be asking questions like ‘What if we did it this way?’ in order to gain new insights that we can apply to improve the education of teachers and students worldwide.”

ICET’s mission is to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of learners in all parts of the world. The Council provides opportunities for those involved in their education to share knowledge, resources and expertise and to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and improve life opportunities for young people.

Next year’s ICET World Assembly will be held in Naruto City, Japan.

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