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 battery recycling a continued success

November 5, 2014

More than 18 kilograms (40 pounds) of household batteries were collected in the library’s recycling pilot project over the 2014 summer semester. Due to the success of the program, the Campus Library plans to continue collecting batteries for the coming year. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to drop off their used batteries at any Campus Library location.

Recycling batteries helps reduce soil contamination, water pollution, and health and environmental consequences that could be caused by the heavy metals the batteries contain. Once the batteries are sorted by type and recycled, reusable components can be recovered.

All Campus Library locations will collect standard A, AA, AAA, C and D batteries, six-volt, nine-volt, button cells and rechargeable battery packs. Durham Region will collect the materials for proper disposal.

Battery drop-off locations:

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, Ontario

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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