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We honour and pay respect to the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People, who have long been the guardians of this beautiful land we call Ottawa. We are grateful to the Algonquin People for their care of these lands, both today and throughout history. These lands have sustained us with water, air, and food, supporting our learning both individually and collectively. As educators, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that future generations also respect the land on which we live, work, play, and study.

We acknowledge our duty to amplify equity-deserving voices and practices and to act as agents of change in education. Respect for the land is inseparable from respect for all its people. Accordingly, we strive to make the Symposium a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all participants—one that fosters learning, discussion, and respectful debate. We also recognize that there are many ways of knowing and learning. The Organizing Committee is committed to ongoing reflection, learning, and collaboration with the Faculty of Education community to ensure the Symposium continues to grow and improve.