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The visual identity was created in consultation with the Traditional Knowledge Keeper, the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle and members of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, including the artist himself, Luke Swinson.
The bear holds significance to most Indigenous cultures as the protector and symbol of bravery from the Seven Grandfather
Teachings.
We acknowledge the bravery and courage of Indigenous students, as many have left home for the first time, often coming from remote communities that have historically had negative experiences with the education system.
As such, we work to support these students through this unique challenge, and to protect traditional Indigenous ways of knowing, cultures and histories through familiar symbols, such as the bear.
The image also incorporates a person portaging a canoe, which is featured on the university’s coat of arms. The portage image is based on the word Oshawa, which is an Ojibwe word that loosely translates to the English word portage.
Check out Indigenous community outreach and resources.
If you are a First Nation, Inuit or Métis individual in need immediate support, community-based resources are available:
Hope for Wellness Helpline—Indigenous Counselling: 1.855.242.3310 or hopeforwellness.ca
Métis Nation of Ontario’s Crisis Line: 1.877.767.7572
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24 Hour): 1.866.925.4419
Talk4Healing: 1.855.554.4325 (HEAL)
Wellness Together Canada: Text WELLNESS to 741741 or WELLNESS to 686868 for youth
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