Indigenous at UC
University College stands on land with a rich and enduring history — home to Indigenous peoples and communities who have cared for it for thousands of years. Land is foundational to Indigenous thought and philosophy, and it is through that relation to land that Indigenous rights are derived.
As we continue to learn, work, and grow on this land, we recognize that all members of our community are treaty people. This comes with shared responsibilities: to educate ourselves about the truth of our collective past and the impact of ongoing settler colonialism.
We are committed to working towards reconciliation, guided by respect, accountability and a living connection to the land, in ways that support Indigenous peoples and their rights.
We wish to acknowledge this land on which University College operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Wendat Nation, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
About the Land Acknowledgement
The University of Toronto Land Acknowledgement is a formal statement recognizing the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. For more information about Land Acknowledgements, visit the Indigenous U of T Land Acknowledgement page.
News
The recording of the 2026-27 Alexander Lecture in English Literature "Joseph Brant's Unwritten History: Towards an Indigenous Antiquarianism" presented by Dr. Robbie Richardson is now available on YouTube.
On September 30, members of the University College community came together to observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the experiences of residential school survivors, their families, and communities while reflecting on the ongoing work of truth, reconciliation, learning, and healing.
