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.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Search the:

Apply Donate Crisis Centre

Doctor vs PhD

Some indivduals who possess a PhD prefer to indicate their degree after their name, instead of using a Dr. prefix (exception: when a doctoral degree is medical). University communications typically uses Dr. rather than PhD.

For example: Dr. Barbara Perry, is a Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. Dr. Perry is known internationally for her hate crime research.

Dr. is also used when referencing a faculty member in subsequent references.

When using PhD, the prefix should appear after the individual’s name followed by Dr. when referencing their name in subsequent references.

For example: Peter Stoett, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. Dr. Stoett’s main areas of research expertise include international relations and law, global environmental politics and human rights.