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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COMM 1320U – Public Speaking and Multimedia Presentation for Web 3.0

Effective public speaking and multimedia presentation skills are fundamental to success in any communicative context. In this fun and collaborative course, students learn what it takes to become a credible, confident, convincing public speaker and multimedia presenter. The course covers the fundamentals of professional public speaking and highlights practical cases of public speech and presentation (e.g., professional contexts such as TedTalks and social media venues such as TikTok and Reels). The course empowers students with the craft of skillfully planning and delivering speeches and presentations to audiences ranging from family and friends to formal corporate events. The course covers how to approach a variety of audiences including both in-person and online venues and how to cite sources ethically and professionally. Assignments and activities include interaction with peers as well as the instructor so that students can practice and learn in a supportive environment.