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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Turning the Page: Libraries in the 21st Century

Libraries are an essential part of our communities, colleges, and universities. How did libraries start, and how are they changing in the digital era? What’s the connection between community and university libraries? What can your local libraries do for you? Join us for an evening of library lore, and learn more about why you definitely want to have a library card!

This event was offered in-person and online.

This event was held on October 20, 2022.

Speakers:

Jennifer Gardner, Manager, Community Engagement, Programming and Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa Public Libraries (moderator)

David Luinstra, Branch Manager, McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa Public Libraries

Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Resources, Ontario Tech Library

Manager, Durham Campus Library & Learning Centre, Trent University