NECHAKO VALLEY & LAKES DISTRICT 2009 Vanderhooof
Fort St. James
Graduates
Judith Thompson of Bur
Burns Lake
Graduates
Graduates
Janette Carpenter
Karen Nelmes
Delores Austin
Robyn Lodge
Brad Blackwell
Angela Sackney
Daniel Dittaro
Katherine Rasmussen
Caroline Bird
Vera Mattess
Lisa Close
Kristin Stearns
Daniel Egli
Stuart Sinclair
Edna Cameron
Deborah Page
Elizabeth Hudson
Judith Thompson
Mabel Daley
Francois Prince
BScN Nursing
BSc Computer Science BSc Computer Science
Carl Larsen
BComm General Business
BEd Education BA English
Masters of Business Administration
Bradley Van Dolah BSc Psychology
Award Recipients Anna Anderson Raven Bursary
Joan Brett
NBCGSS Legacy Bursary
Paul Burkholder
Amy Hawley
UNBC In-Course Bursary
Melanie Labatch
Celena John Bursary, Yvonne Smith Bursary
Athletic Assistance Program, Mr. & Mrs. Jagir Grewal Athletic Bursary
Lauren Makin
Sarah Champagne
McGeachy Charitable Foundation - Vanderhoof Community Scholarship, UNBC Scholars Program
Integris Credit Union Scholarship, UNBC Scholars Program
Jay Colson
Father Thomas General Assembly 1321 Bursary
Daniel Dittaro
UNBC In-Course Scholarship
Katelyn Dittaro
UNBC In-Course Scholarship
Jennifer Dowling
UNBC In-Course Scholarship
Chet Mecham
Katherine Rasmussen UNBC In-Course Bursary
Rebecca Russel
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
Ruby Dominic
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
Pauline Joseph
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
Dale Joseph
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
Allie Leidl
BSc Psychology
Jo Anne Leon
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
UNBC Merit Award
Award Recipients
Vincent Shenk
Delores Austin
Raven Bursary
Jessica Wallace
Four Year Guarantee Scholarship
Eleanor Alaska-Lee Johnson Foundation Scholarship, Jordy Hoover Varsity Bursary
Sylvia Elo
Teria Wiebe
UNBC In-Course Scholarship
BA First Nations Studies
UNBC In-Course Bursary
Vanessa Funk
UNBC Scholars Program
Seniors Festival Bursary, Vancouver Foundation First Nations Bursary
Kristen Lund
Graduate Ann Abraham
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
Miguel Romero
BA Political Science
Sara Sam
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
BA English BA English BA History
Lisa Close
Pacific Century Graduate Scholarship (Irving K. Barber Society)
Caitlynn Marsh Raven Bursary
Kaleigh Milinazzo
Lynette La Fontaine BScN Nursing
Tannis Reynolds
BA First Nations Studies
Award Recipients
Robin Lund
Bethany Sturm
Darren Lindenberger
Alexandra MacPherson
Rae Marchal
UNBC Scholars Program
Kenneth Wong Memorial Scholarship, UNBC Scholars Program
Fort Fraser Graduate Sarah Anderson
BHSc Biomedical Studies
BA First Nations Studies
Award Recipients
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Krystin St Jean
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Kailey Sayles of Fort St. James
Alina Schroeder BA History
Amanda Stames BScN Nursing
Jaclyn Silver
Chancellor Iona Campagnolo Scholarship, Fort St. James Scholarship, Raven Scholarship
Fraser Lake
TD Bank Financial Group Bursary
Jacquelynn North
Gorton Family Scholarship, TD Bank Financial Group Bursary
UNBC In-Course Bursary, UNBC Scholars Program
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Derek Staudt
Graduate Dr. Alvin and Mrs. Janey Mooney Scholarship
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UNBC Scholars Program
Fraser Lake Jennifer Salokannel
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Angela Sackney
Jessie Craig Bursary
BScN Nursing
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BEd Education
Rebecca Walsh
Shana Schwentner
Tannis Reynolds of
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BEd Education
Diploma in First Nations Language – Carrier
BSc Psychology
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BSc Psychology
UNBC In-Course Bursary UNBC In-Course Scholarship, UNBC Scholars Program Lacey-Rae Strader Vancouver Foundation First Peggy Mills Nations Bursary UNBC Leadership Award, UNBC Scholars Program Christopher Unger UNBC Scholars Program
Kailey Sayles
Stua of Va rt Sinclair nderh oof
Award Recipients
Raven Bursary
Four Year Guarantee Scholarship
Takla Lake
BA English
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Eric Carriere
UNBC Scholars Program
Angela Tkachuk
Eileen Williston Bursary
Angela Sackne
Miguel Romer of Fort St. Jamo es
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADS! 900 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. John, Fort St. James,Terrace, Gitwinksihlkw, and Prince Rupert.
UNBC Scholars Awards First-year students Vanessa Funk of Vanderhoof, Eric Carriere of Fort Fraser, Rae Marchal of Fort St. James, and Chet Mecham of Vanderhoof all have the chance to earn a UNBC degree tuition-free after receiving UNBC Scholars awards this past year. As long as they maintain a B average at UNBC, Scholars can have their tuition waived for an entire bachelor’s degree program.
From left: Vanessa Funk, Eric Carriere, Rae Marchal, and Chet Mecham
UNBC in the Nechako Valley & Lakes District Future Business Leaders
A New President Even before his first real day on the job, UNBC’s new president saw much of northern BC. George Iwama attended convocation ceremonies in various communities as part of a 3,200km tour of northern BC. He is interested in strengthening relationships between the University and the region and plans to be a frequent visitor to the Nechako Valley & Lakes District. Dr. Iwama comes to UNBC from Carleton University and is a specialist in zoology. He will be officially installed as UNBC President on Friday, October 16th at 2pm at the Prince George campus. Everyone is welcome. Please confirm your attendance by emailing patenauj@unbc.ca.
These students from Fort St. James and Vanderhoof were among the first graduates of an Aboriginal and Small Business Leadership certificate offered locally by UNBC. Funded by the Government of Canada, the program consisted of courses from the UNBC School of Business and was delivered through Continuing Studies. The program was designed to enhance the business skills of local residents and help them to either start new businesses or strengthen existing ones.
The Best
Medical Student
UNBC grad Lisa Sam scored a major achievement this past summer. She was selected among 1,200 nurses working on reserves across Canada to receive an award of excellence. She is working at the Nak’azdli Health Clinic.
Archaeology Discoveries An archaeology field school operated by UNBC on the shore of Stuart Lake at the Binche reserve resulted in exciting moments for the students taking part. The excavation led to the discovery of several glass beads which may have arrived as a result of pre-European trading with natives from the east where European settlements were taking shape. The annual archaeology field schools serve two purposes: contribute to the historical record of northern BC and educate local students in archaeological methods.
UNBC Milestones: 2008/09 • UNBC achieved its highest ranking ever in the annual Maclean’s ranking of Canadian universities, placing second among 21 small universities. • UNBC started a $15 million bioenergy program that will reduce UNBC’s carbon footprint by up to 85% and serve as a platform for regional R&D.
• A national study resulted in UNBC being named a Research University of the Year. Over the past five years, no university in western Canada has seen a greater increase in research funding. Last year, UNBC topped the $100 million mark in research funding to date.
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UNBC grad Jocelyn Unger of Burns Lake recently completed her first year of studies in the Northern Medical Program. The NMP is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine and delivered in partnership with UNBC to help increase the number of physicians working in rural communities.
First Nations Sustainability UNBC professor Stephen Dery is working with the Stellat’en First Nation near Fraser Lake to make the community more sustainable. Dr. Dery is holding an information session at the end of September to increase awareness of how individuals can reduce their energy use at home by making some simple changes such as improving insulation. Rural First Nations communities such as the Stellat’en often have different sustainability challenges. For example, all of the houses in the community are heated with wood.
Local Courses Check out the Master of Education in Burns Lake, a Carrier language certificate in Burns Lake, and a teaching program in Fort St. James. See www.unbc.ca/programs
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Sarah Anderson of Fort Fraser