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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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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Ontario Tech thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Ontario Tech University students received the support and encouragement they needed to continue to focus on their studies.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Ontario Tech University students received the support and encouragement they needed to continue to focus on their studies.

In celebration of National Philanthropy Day on Sunday, November 15, Ontario Tech University extends its sincere gratitude to donors for their meaningful support.

This year, many of our students experienced increased financial need. Through their generosity, our donors provided support and encouragement during this crucial time, ensuring our students could continue to focus on their studies. In March, Ontario Tech created a Student Relief Fund to respond to students’ immediate needs. The university thanks everyone who contributed to this fund, which has supported more than 1,500 students to this date.

“Thank you to our donors for believing in our students and giving them the confidence they need knowing their community is behind them,” says Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University. “Your commitment ensures we can continue to inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world.”

Watch our thank-you video to learn more about how Ontario Tech donors have helped our students.