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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

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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Well-being Resources

We’re here to support you!  For each dimension of wellness listed below, access strategies and resources to help you lead a happy, healthy life.

Note: Ontario Tech University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), TELUS Health*, is more than counselling services, supporting multiple dimensions of wellness through financial, legal, and nutrition consultation, LIFT fitness videos, and much more!  The EAP is available 24/7/365 to employees and their dependents by calling 1.844.671.3327, or by visiting workhealthlife.com

*LifeWorks becomes TELUS Health:
LifeWorks, our Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider, is now part of TELUS Heath and is being rebranded to TELUS Health by the end of August 2023.  Moving forwards our EFAP, will be referred to as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); however, you and your family will continue to have access to the same services.  New URLs will be available to access our EAP Platform; however, the ones we are currently using will continue to work.  Our EAP phone number, 1-844-671-3327, app, web platform, and your usernames and passwords, used to access your EAP, remain the same.  The LifeWorks app and platform will be renamed to TELUS Health One with associated TELUS Health branding.  Phone calls will be answered as TELUS Health and services, such as video calls, will be delivered under the TELUS Health brand.  If you have any questions about this transition, please email wellnessatwork@ontariotechu.ca.

Essentials Platform Launched March 7!
All full time and limited term employees will have access to Essentials. Essentials is a digital wellbeing solution designed to assist you on your wellbeing journey. This add-on to our existing EAP program will help to create a healthier and happier you!  Please watch for your email invitation to join.  Bonus: You can invite up to 5 family members to use the Platform too!