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We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Our university community continually creates and contributes to ongoing initiatives, events and announcements that provide content to help us tell our story in a meaningful way.

Just as our visual identity affects our brand, so does our messaging and the way we deliver our stories to the world as we work to inspire and engage our audiences.

We’ve developed several writing resources to ensure our written communication remains consistent with our brand standards, including the development of an editorial style guide and several writing tips.

Reference tool when writing for print or online

How to develop consistent, clear and accurate communication

Tell our story in the tone and the voice that aligns with our brand

Writing guidelines for online communication

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Editorial Style Guide

General writing tips

Key messages

Writing for the Web Guide