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Â鶹ÊÓƵ's annual Convocation ceremony was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Ceremony 1

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 10:00am
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Media Arts

The ceremony included:

• A processional led by drummers Jay Percival and Carla George and Mace Bearer Kajola Morewood
• A celebratory greeting from the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training
• The presentation of an Honorary Degree to Canadian film icon and documentarian Alanis Obomsawin
• The presentation of the Emily Award to Michelle Fu and Brian McBay, co-founders of 221A, a Vancouver-based cultural space and artistic research organization
• Remarks by undergraduate student speaker Parnian Anaa

Ceremony 2

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 2:30pm
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Master of Fine Arts
Master of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Media Arts

The ceremony included:

• A processional led by drummers Aan’yas (Austin Harry) and Sheryl Rivers and Mace Bearer Kajola Morewood
• A celebratory greeting from the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training
• The presentation of Honorary Degrees to cultural leader and President & CEO of Arts Umbrella Paul Larocque, and textile artist and weaver Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George
• Remarks by graduate student speaker Asad Aftab and undergraduate student speaker Yan Lau