Convocation season continues for UNBC

Convocation season continues for the University of Northern BC this week.

Two ceremonies were held at the Prince George Campus on Friday.

Several awards were presented during the two Prince George ceremonies, including:

• Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient Erica Koopmans
• Governor General’s Silver Medal recipient Navroze Singh
• Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation recipient Araiya Bernard
• Honorary Doctor of Law degree recipient Nisga’a Hereditary Chief Harry Nyce Sr., Sim’oogit Hleek
• Valedictorian Araiya Bernard
• Honorary Doctor of Laws degree recipient Takla Nation Hereditary Chief Mary Teegee, Maaxswxw Gibuu (Afternoon ceremony)
• Valedictorian Holly McVea (Afternoon ceremony)

In total, 742 credentials are being granted for the 2026 convocation cycle at UNBC. This includes 16 students graduating with PhDs, a record number for the University.

Five credentials were also handed out at the Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute’s (WWNI) graduation celebration in Gitwinksihlkw this afternoon (Monday). Four students received a Certificate in General First Nations Studies, while one received a Certificate in Nisga’a Studies.

Tomorrow (Tuesday), 19 credentials will be handed out at UNBC’s graduation celebration in Terrace. 12 students are receiving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, while seven are receiving Bachelor of Social Work degrees.

On Friday, 13 credentials will be handed out at the graduation ceremony in Fort St. John. According to the University, nine students are receiving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, while four are receiving Bachelor of Social Work degrees.

The final graduation ceremony is set for Quesnel on June 11th, where 20 credentials will be handed out. 15 students will be receiving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees, four are receiving Bachelor of Social Work degrees, and one is receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree.