Acknowledging the Land
Acknowledging the Land at Durham College
Important
If you do not already have a land acknowledgement for your course, you may modify the one below so that it describes the First Peoples and treaties that preside over your geographic region.
Durham College acknowledges the lands and Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
To learn more about why we acknowledge the land and how to create your own Land Acknowledgement, visit the First Peoples Indigenous Centre.
Durham College’s First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC)
FPIC utilizes a holistic approach to education serving Indigenous students, focusing on their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
We invite you to learn more about Indigenous heritage by contacting the First Peoples Indigenous Centre at:
W: www.durhamcollege.ca/info-for/indigenous-students
E: indigenous@durhamcollege.ca
Facebook: Suswaaning Endaajig
Instagram: @Suswaaning_Endaajig
Twitter: @DCs_FPIC
Whose Land
Would you like to learn more about the territory your home is situated on? The Whose Land website can assist you in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada. Please visit www.whose.land to learn more.
Williams Treaties
To learn more about the Williams Treaties, the signatory Nations and rights and responsibilities, please visit www.williamstreatiesfirstnations.ca.
References
- Photography on this page used with permission from the Durham College Online Photo Database.
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