TERRACE, KITIMAT & THE NASS 2008 Terrace
Kitimat
Nass Valley
Graduates
Graduates
Graduates
Danny Ansems BComm Finance
William Bennett
Roxanne Ridler
MBA - Master of Business Administration
MSc Mathematical, Computer & Physical Sciences – Chemistry
Maureen Samuels
Lisa Carpino
Kevin Sarsiat
BSW Social Work – Child Welfare Specialization
Cinnamon Carriere BSW Social Work
Christopher Chapman
BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ryan Hales
BComm Accounting & General Business
Carl Haugland BComm Accounting
BSW Social Work
BComm Accounting
Gordon Sheridan BSW Social Work
Heather Sorensen BSc Psychology
Aeron Sterner
BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stacey Szepat
BSW Social Work – Child Welfare Specialization
Danna Haworth
Michelle Van Herd
Brooks Lopes
Deserai Vandevelde
BScN Nursing
BSW Social Work
Lori McPherson
BScN Nursing
Meagan Cordeiro
Jennifer Lutz
New Aiyansh
Gitwinksihlkw
Kevin Duarte
Florence Maitland
Angela Azak
Sally-Ann Nyce
Tyrone McWhannel
Melina Gonu
Irene Seguin
BA English
BSc Chemistry
Karla Eguia BSc Biology
Lauren Feldhoff
BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Erin Guy
BEd Elementary Education BEd Elementary Education MBA – Master of Business Administration
Jessica Morgan
BSc Environmental Science
Sheila Hamilton
Jacqueline Salahub
Lia Ivanakis
Christie Slanina
BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Award Recipients
Marlene Luis
Andrew Tomlinson
New Aiyansh
Nass Camp
Mary McKenzie
Amy Hayduk
MA Disability Management BComm Accounting & Finance BSW Social Work – Child Welfare Specialization
BComm Accounting & Finance
BA History
Anthony Adam
Cassandra LaBounty
Jillian Chimko
Chris Rotary LaRocque
UNBC Transfer Student Award
Emily Feldhoff
UNBC Scholars Program
Anna Bauer De Hoop UNBC Scholars Program
Ryan Beaudry
Prabhjot More
Gordon Bryant Family Scholarship, Ryan West Fraser Bursary
Christopher Chapman
Raven Bursary, Steadman Family Matching Grant Bursary
Dyani Clawson
UNBC Transfer Student Award
Sandra Conlon
UNBC Transfer Student Award
Gareth Earl
UNBC In-Course Bursary
Nathan Froese
Four Year Guarantee Scholarship
Tristan Higginson
Canfor Legacy Undergraduate Scholarship, UNBC Scholars Program
Holly Hovland
Kenneth Wong Memorial Scholarship
Shannon King
Fred Garnett Memorial Scholarship
Melissa Morrison
Jane Layhew Nursing Bursary, UNBC In-Course Bursary
Nathan Park
UNBC Transfer Student Award
Michael Peters
UNBC In-Course Bursary
Francesca Pretto
UNBC In-Course Scholarship
Virginia Russell
Scotiabank Bursary, UNBC In-Course Bursary
Jo-Ann Spellman UNBC In-Course Bursary
Sara Stevens
Caitlin McCooey
Deserai Vandevelde
UNBC Merit Award
SCWIST – Michael Smith Scholarship, UNBC In-Course Bursary
Sara Fontes
Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship, Prince George
Raven Bursary, UNBC Course Credit
Clubs of BC Scholarship
Lauren Legere Raven Bursary
Florence Maitland
Marion and Lawrence deGrace Scholarship
Jordan Monteiro
Rotary Clubs of BC Scholarship
Anastasios Rinquinha
Amy Gordichuk
UNBC In-Course Bursary
Brianna Hawkins
UNBC Scholars Program
Raven Scholarship
BSW Social Work – Child Welfare Specialization
Sylvia Stephens
BA First Nations Studies
Angela Tam
Graduate Entrance Scholarship, UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship
Honorary Degree Nisga’a leader Jacob McKay was one of three British Columbians recognized with honorary degrees by UNBC this year. McKay has been instrumental in expanding educational opportunities in the Nass Valley and received an honorary degree in recognition of his efforts, along with Rick Hansen and Peter Bentley.
Rupinder Sa
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Loretta Stewart of New Aiya
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Sally-Ann Nyce of Gitwinksihlkw
CONGRATULATIONS GRADS! 830 students graduated from UNBC this year, making history as the University’s largest graduating class ever. Convocation ceremonies took place in Prince George, Quesnel, Fort St. James,Terrace, New Aiyansh, and Prince Rupert.
Raven Scholarship, Rotary Club of Terrace Bursary
Brittney Parks
BC Medical Services Foundation Health Sciences Bursary
Meagan Moi
Lauren Feldhoff
Silena Fisher
UNBC In-Course Bursary
UNBC Transfer Student Award UNBC Scholars Program
UNBC Transfer Student Award Father Thomas General Assembly 1321 Bursary
BC Association of Social Workers – Northern Branch Bursary, Dr. Mary John Bursary, Minerva Foundation Award
BA First Nations Studies, Certificate in First Nations Language – Nisga’a, Certificate in Nisga’a Studies
UNBC In-Course Scholarship
Svitlana Wheeler
Lori McPherson
BSc Psychology
BScN Nursing
Melissa Morrison
Teresa Balatti
Laxgalts’ap
Gail Tait
Award Recipients
Award Recipients
Certificate in General First Nations Studies
Rupinder Sahota
BEd Elementary Education
MSc Psychology
BSc Chemistry
Peter McKay
Christie S and Jess lanina, Karla Egu ica Morg ia, Lia Iva an of Kitim nakis, at
Certificate in First Nations Language – Nisga’a
MEd Education – Multi-Disciplinary Leadership
Robert Guy
Karen von den Steinen
Nathan Park
BA First Nations Studies
Social Work Gordon Sher grads Maureen Samuels Szepat, Lisa idan, Silena Fisher, Stac , ey Carpino, and Lori McPhers on
MA First Nations Studies
Lisa Nelson
BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
BSc Natural Resources Management – Wildlife Fisheries
BSW Social Work – Child Welfare Specialization
BA First Nations Studies
Loretta Stewart
BSW Social Work – Child Welfare Specialization BScN Nursing
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John and Eileen Bryan and Family Bursary, Prince George Gyro Club Bursary, UNBC In-Course Bursary
Northwest Success UNBC continues to grow and 2009 promises to be a banner year in the Northwest. Upwards of 70 students in programs such as Nursing, Education, and Social Work are expected to graduate from the UNBC’s campus in Terrace next year – a record from any UNBC regional campus. Courses are offered in person, on the web, or via video or audio conference.
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Honorary degree recipient Jacob McKay
Angela Azak
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Gail Tait
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Florence Maitland, Jennifer Lutz, and Lisa Nelson of Kitimat
Karen von de
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Terrace
Courses in the Nass Valley
UNBC in the Northwest
September to December 2008 New Aiyansh Anthropology 206
First Nations Studies 215
Ethnography in Northern BC
Issues in External Relations for Contemporary Indigenous Peoples
Thursday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Anthropology 404
Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World
First Nations Studies 239
Arts 101
First Nations Studies 269
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Nisga’a Language: Level 3
Monday 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 pm – 12:00 noon
Nisga’a Culture: Level 3
UNBC’s limited edition, 16-month wall calendar is now on sale.
Biology 101
First Nations Studies 303
Support Students, Celebrate the North
TBA
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Learning Strategies
Introductory Biology I
First Nations Religion and Philosophy
Computer Science 110
First Nations Studies 305
Introduction to Computer Systems & Programming
Seminar in First Nations Studies Thursday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Nations Studies 422
First Nations Speeches and Stories
Core 101
Humanities
Thursday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2009 is UNBC’s 15th anniversary and the University has produced a wall calendar to celebrate and raise money for scholarships. The calendar features stunning photos of the northern BC landscape, illustrating the close relationship between UNBC and northern British Columbia. Available for $20, the calendars can be purchased at UNBC’s Terrace campus, the Terrace visitor info centre, or by calling (250) 960-5750.
HIST 210
Canada Before Confederation
English 100
Introduction to Literary Structures
Thursday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
History 390
Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
English 205
Fiction
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Math 190
The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
Mathematics for Elementary School Educators
First Nations Studies 139
Psychology 101
Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Nations Studies 100
Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
TBA
Nisga’a Language: Level 1
Psychology as a Science
Linking the North A new project to link northern communities through technology is gaining momentum. The first of five courses in a new Mental Health and Addictions Certificate was offered through video-conferencing from Prince George to students in Terrace, Quesnel, and Fort St. John. The course was full at all four sites. In response to the growing demands for courses throughout the region, the University is implementing highdefinition video-conferencing and expanding the local course options.
First Nations Studies 169
Nisga’a Culture: Level 1
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kincolith
First Nations Studies 200
First Nations Studies 321
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Methods and Perspectives in First Nations Studies
First Nations Advanced Composition & Conversation Level 1
www.unbc.ca/programs
Course availability is subject to change.
Contact UNBC in New Aiyansh Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a 5130 Skateen Avenue PO Box 237 New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0
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Phone: (250) 633-2292 Toll-Free: 1-800-980-8838 Email: cpercival@wwni.bc.ca
UNBC Highlights The 2007-08 academic year saw UNBC reach new milestones: • The fall enrolment of 3,750 was the highest in UNBC’s history. • Maclean’s ranked UNBC the best small university in western Canada and fourth nationwide for the third straight year. • The National Post named UNBC one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year. Research funding to date has topped $100 million. • The Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre opened at the Prince George campus and was the site of UNBC’s first-ever provincial championship. • Funding for scholarships and bursaries surpassed $2 million. • New degree programs have been developed in Forest Ecology and Management, Human Resources Management, and Public Administration & Community Development. The new offerings begin this fall. www.unbc.ca
Nass Valley grads Sally-Ann Nyce, Angela Azak, and Loretta Stewart.