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UNIT 4 ASSIGNMENT 1
(Situating yourself essay)
Omkar Thorat (ID: 239617220)
Department of Project Management, Algoma University
PMAL201: Thinking and working across cultures
Prof. Debbie-ann Fender
May 05, 2023

UNIT 4 ASSIGNMENT 2
Introduction
It is crucial for me as a student studying in Canada's diverse cultural environment to
investigate the principles and ideals that influence the nation's politics, geography, and
history. This essay intends to explore my personal identity and family history and
emphasizing the value of honoring the First Peoples' traditional customs. You can learn more
about region's historical background and our obligations to the existing treaty by analyzing
my family's roots in Mumbai, India, and my current residence in Brampton, Ontario.
Self-description
I am Omkar Thorat, I see myself as an optimistic individual who is passionate and focused on
achieving long term goals. I first came across the term project during my secondary school in
an inter-school science project exhibition. I made a simple project on the transfer of energy
which surprisingly was chosen for the 1st Prize. To further add to my interest in science
projects I completed my bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with First Division where I
was exposed to a subject called project management which again sparked my interest. The
concepts thrilled me and gave me the motivation to tackle challenges in a creative way.
To gain exposure and to have a career trajectory I joined as a Project Coordinator (Design) in
a startup VC Technosolutions Pvt Ltd, CBD Belapur, Mumbai which was launched in 2020
immediately after my graduation, where I designed and managed surveillance Projects by
producing accurate designs and coordinating with Engineers and Architects. Further, I was
promoted as a Presales Lead looking at the company's future goals. My major responsibilities
were to handle RPFs (Request for Proposals), Prepare Solution Documents, determine
technical requirements to meet client goals, and liaison between sales and product
management teams.
My family is a close-knit one that holds deep cultural roots and loves its traditions, language
and values. We have a strong connection to our Indian cultural heritage.

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My family comes from Mumbai, a flourishing city on India's western coast. Mumbai,
frequently called Bombay, is very much perceived for its flourishing society, broad history,
and multicultural populace. My family has stayed associated with this region consistently,
fostering a feeling of home in both Mumbai and my native place Solapur where my parents
were born.
My Current Residence
I currently reside in Brampton, Ontario, which is located on the ancestral lands of First
Peoples. Brampton is part of the traditional territory of the Credit A first Nations'
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Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Mississauga. Before European settlers arrived, this
location was referred to as Akawe Nishnabe, which in Anishinaabe means "Land of the
Turtle."
A brief history of Brampton and the Treaty
The history of Brampton, which was originally settled by Europeans, is intricately
intertwined with the hereditary nations of the First People. Native populations in the area
were gradually removed as European settlers built colonies. The settlement that is important
in the current situation is the Toronto Purchase of 1787.
The Toronto Purchase Treaty was marked between the British Crown and the Credit First
Nation Mississaugas. The Mississaugas agreed to relinquish ownership of a sizable portion of
territory, which included what is now Brampton and other areas of the Greater Toronto Area.
The Mississaugas were compensated financially and given land rights in exchange for their
possessions.
Personal Responsibilities
I pledge to understand and uphold the Toronto Purchase Treaty as a resident of Brampton.
Given the actual and ongoing significance of this arrangement, it is essential to participate in
acts of compromise, pursue higher education, and support for the rights and government aid
of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This commitment requires successfully
engaging in activities that encourage communication and cooperation as well as raising
awareness of and respect for Indigenous cultures.
Conclusion
To merge myself into Canada's rich social variety, it is crucial to understand my personal and
family histories as well as our ties to the traditional foundations and agreements that have
built our continuous networks. By acknowledging my roots in Mumbai, India, and my current
residence in Brampton, a notable Mississaugas community in the Credit First Nation, I am

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better able to comprehend the fascinating pasts and diverse civilizations that coexist in
Canada. Adopting the traits and beliefs of the people is a personal commitment as well as a
chance to promote harmony, esteem, and involvement in our multicultural society.
References:
(1) Sprague, D. N. (1995). Canada's Treaties with Aboriginal Peoples. Man. LJ, 23, 341.
(2) Promislow, J. (2014). Treaties in history and law. UBCL Rev., 47, 1085.
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(3) Grammond, S. (1994). Aboriginal treaties and Canadian law. Queen's LJ, 20, 57.

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UNIT 4 ASSIGNMENT 1

(Situating yourself essay)

Omkar Thorat (ID: 239617220)

Department of Project Management, Algoma University

PMAL201: Thinking and working across cultures

Prof. Debbie-ann Fender

May 05, 2023

It is crucial for me as a student studying in Canada's diverse cultural environment to

my family's roots in Mumbai, India, and my current residence in Brampton, Ontario.

projects I completed my bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with First Division where I

immediately after my graduation, where I designed and managed surveillance Projects by

and values. We have a strong connection to our Indian cultural heritage.

Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Mississauga. Before European settlers arrived, this

A brief history of Brampton and the Treaty

The history of Brampton, which was originally settled by Europeans, is intricately

in the current situation is the Toronto Purchase of 1787.

Nation Mississaugas. The Mississaugas agreed to relinquish ownership of a sizable portion of

engaging in activities that encourage communication and cooperation as well as raising

awareness of and respect for Indigenous cultures.

residence in Brampton, a notable Mississaugas community in the Credit First Nation, I am

chance to promote harmony, esteem, and involvement in our multicultural society.

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