Acknowledgments

Land Acknowledgment

At Conestoga College, we would like to acknowledge that in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Brantford, we are located on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Haudenosaunee people of Six Nations, which includes six miles on either side of the Grand River. This is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples. Recognizing the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose environment we reside in and a way of honouring the Indigenous people living and working on the ground for thousands of years.

Author Acknowledgments

Dedication

To my daughter, whose unwavering belief in me has always made me feel capable of moving mountains. To my wife, the light of my life, who consistently brings out the very best in me through her love and support. And to my parents, my guiding stars, who have shown me the path with their wisdom and enduring values. This work is a tribute to the strength you’ve given me and the dreams you’ve helped shape.

Leadership Team

Michelle Grimes, Executive Dean, School of Business

Karey Rowe, Chair, School of Business

Support Team

Rachel Stuckey, Instructional Designer – OER, Open Learning

Holly Ashbourne, Library Technologist, eLearning and Digital Skills

James Yochem, Manager Writing Services & Copyright Coordinator

Olu Oke, OER Project Coordinator, Open Learning

Kimberlee Carter, OER Consultant, Open Learning

Student Contributors

The following students contributed to this project by building H5P activities and assisting with Pressbooks development:

Aryan Dhameliya, OER Project Support (Co-Op)

Emily Costa, OER Student Assistant

Vasu Mattepu, OER Student Assistant

Funding Acknowledgement

This resource is funded by the Government of Ontario. The views expressed in this publication are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Ontario.