Territorial Acknowledgement 

In this virtual space, we wish to acknowledge the land on which our College sits. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron, Wyandot, the Seneca and most recently the Mississaugas of the Credit River, but with many of us so far away from the CDTO location we invite you to reflect on the traditional lands in your area, which are home to many indigenous people from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge and honour the ancestors on the traditional lands we are on today. We stand in solidarity of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, transgender, trans-identifying and two spirited people. 

Learn More

Introduction 

Truth and Reconciliation is a term used to educate society on the lasting impacts colonization has had on Indigenous Peoples and as we move forward, to make societal, economic and structural changes to mutually benefit all people. This is a fundamental priority to the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario as we continue to embrace and reflect on Métis and Inuit knowledge, cultures and traditions. 

Honouring Indigenous Acknowledgement and Partnership in Our Practices 

We are committed to embrace and reflect on First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge, cultures and traditions. We respect the Treaties that were made on the territories, and we are dedicated to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities as part of our commitment to reconciliation and collaboration, on the basis of mutual trust, respect and reciprocity. At the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario, the acknowledgement of lands that we are on today and our commitment to Indigenous peoples and communities continue to be embedded as part of our foundational statements and meetings.  

Truth and Reconciliation Resources: 

• In Plain Sign Summary Report  
• San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program
• Native Land Mapping Tool
• Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada