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The Founding College of the University of Toronto
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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 Huron-Wendat, 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.

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From the High Arctic tundra to the red carpet in Cannes, filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk has redefined Indigenous storytelling in cinema and changed how the world sees Inuit life. Two weeks ago, for his acclaimed achievements in the arts and entertainment as one of Canada’s most internationally celebrated filmmakers, Kunuk receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto at UC's afternoon convocation ceremony.
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