Education

16
May

Carleton University Awards Nine Outstanding Canadians with Honorary Degrees

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Carleton University will present honorary degrees to nine exemplary Canadians at its Spring Convocation ceremonies taking place Tuesday, June 5 to Friday, June 8.

“Each of these recipients is extraordinary”, says Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte. “Each one has made a significant contribution to our nation and the world through science and scholarship, creative writing and communication, and service to the community and to the people and peoples who make up our country. Their words will inspire our graduates to strive to contribute their own talents and energies to the betterment of our world.”

Two ceremonies will be held each day in the Fieldhouse. The morning ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. Each recipient will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. (more…)

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15
May

Vancouver Island Treaties Conference raises awareness of First Nations rights

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

(Snuneymuxw First Nation-Vancouver Island University News Release)

The conference on the pre-confederation treaties of Vancouver Island co-hosted by Vancouver Island University (VIU) and Snuneymuxw First Nation was a spectacular success for VIU, Snuneymuxw First Nation and the larger community.

With more than 300 participants, the sold-out conference attracted large delegations from each of the Vancouver Island Treaty First Nations, students, leading scholars and legal experts, representatives from industry, and all levels of government and members of the general public. (more…)

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