About Us
The Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement (OIEE) is Sheridan’s hub of Indigenous engagement through multiple learning outcomes for staff, faculty and community. The OIEE is here to support the journey of Truth and Reconciliation at Sheridan College and implement the Indigenous Education workplan as we support the strategic goals of the college.
Announcements
Spirit Day is on August 27th, 2025 and we will be sharing our new Land Acknowledgment! Stay tuned for more information and resources.
Our logo, created by Bachelor of Animation student Matthew Ketash-Wesley, represents the Sheridan community coming together to uplift a dreamcatcher which in Ojibwe Culture captures bad energy while allowing positive culture to pass through. Learning & Resources
Land Acknowledgment Statement
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.
Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement. Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.
Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.
Reconciliation Series
Learn more about Sheridan’s Reconciliation Series
Developed by Sheridan’s Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement, the Reconciliation Series has been created to support and guide participants on their journey toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. This series features esteemed Indigenous individuals who are leading the way in fostering meaningful engagement and allyship with Indigenous communities. The Reconciliation Series is an accessible program open to the public that offers an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of reconciliation and encourage active participation.
Previous speakers include entrepreneur, online marketer and business coach Mallory Rose, Cheekbone Beauty founder and CEO Jenn Harper and entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker Kendal Netmaker.
Additional Resources
Interested in hosting an Indigenous Speaker? Consult the Indigenous Education Department!
