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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Veridian Connections invests in the success of students at UOIT

March 20, 2015

Rudy Lang, second-year Electrical Engineering student, presents Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation, with a gift of appreciation at a February recognition event. Below right: Michael Angemeer (middle) with Susan McGovern, UOIT Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement; and Tim McTiernan, PhD, UOIT President and Vice-Chancellor.

Veridian Connections (Veridian) is continuing a long standing tradition of supporting University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students by energizing the Student Success Fund with a $25,000 donation.

The gift will create the Veridian Scholarship in Electrical Engineering, to be awarded annually to deserving students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s Electrical Engineering program.

“We are pleased to continue our strong partnership with UOIT and invest in the Student Success Fund,” said Veridian President and CEO Michael Angemeer. “It is important to equip students today as they will provide us with sustainable and renewable energy solutions, support SmartGrid technologies and conduct the research we need as we move forward into the future.”

Since 2006, Veridian has proven to be a strong community partner, assisting student work on hybrid-powered vehicles, sponsoring various athletic and alumni events, and investing in the development of the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC).

In recognition of the capital gift to the ERC, the university has placed a commemorative plaque in a student alcove on the second floor. The space offers students the opportunity to come together to form their own partnerships and work on projects that will shape our future.

“Veridian’s commitment to our students and confidence in their education has been steadfast, right from the very beginning,” said UOIT President Tim McTiernan, PhD. “These funds put our students on the road to success, preparing them today for the energy-related jobs of tomorrow and strengthening our community as a whole.”

About Veridian Connections
Veridian Connections is the seventh largest, municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. The company safely and reliably delivers electricity to more than 118,000 customers across east central Ontario. Veridian’s 200-plus employees focus on providing reliable, efficient and sustainable energy solutions and service, while maintaining the highest standards in health and safety within the workplace and the communities we serve. For more information, visit veridian.on.ca.

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