Centennial College is proud to be a part of a rich history of education in this province and in this city. We acknowledge that we are on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy of all First Peoples of Canada, as we strengthen ties with the communities we serve and build the future through learning and through our graduates. Today the traditional meeting place of Toronto is still home to many Indigenous People from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the communities that have grown in the treaty lands of the Mississaugas. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and accept our responsibility to honour all our relations.
Questions to consider when reading or writing a land acknowledgement via Centennial College Innovation, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Healing Portfolio (IIRH).
Resources in this guide were compiled by Centennial faculty, Shannon Winterstein and Harmony Nadjiwon. Additional resources and maintenance by SELS Librarian, Stephanie Power. Contact Stephanie with any issues or suggestions.
"Engaging in Indigenous curriculum work is a process of both learning and unlearning. It requires recognizing the lasting impacts of colonization, challenging entrenched biases, and creating space for Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. Reconciliation is a long journey, and the work of decolonization and lndigenization extends even further, calling for ongoing reflection, growth, and commitment" (Bridging Perspectives, p. 10).
This guide was created to complement Academic Innovation and Excellence Unit's Bridging Perspectives: Reconciliation Curriculum Guide and assist faculty in embedding Indigenous knowledges and ways of knowing into their curriculum. Find books, journal articles, classroom aids, and multimedia resources to bring reconciliation into the classroom.