OHSWEKEN, June 13, 2024 – On June 13, 2024, Six Nations Polytechnic held its largest Annual Celebration and Convocation to date, where students were recognized for their academic achievements and successful completion of their studies.
The Annual Celebration and Convocation at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a momentous occasion for our students. This year, SNP set a record number of 115 students to celebrate. Each one proudly walked across the stage to receive their degrees, diplomas, and certificates surrounded by their loved ones, friends, and SNP staff and faculty.
“Today we honoured our future leaders and community builders. The Six Nations Polytechnic community is so very proud of our graduates and wish them well as they continue their journey of life-long learning and contributing to the wellbeing of all who share this land.”
- Rebecca Jamieson, President & CEO
During the celebration, several prestigious awards were given to students. Colin Benedict received the Harvey Longboat Sr. Memorial Scholarship for achieving the highest overall average in the Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 3 stream. This award is dedicated in memory of Harvey Longboat Sr. who, during his term with the SNP Board of Governors, created the “Philosophy” by which SNP strives to function today.
Alicia Henry was the recipient of the Marge and Reg Henry Cayuga Language Award for achieving the single highest grade in a Cayuga language course. Currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Cayuga Level 1 stream, Alicia demonstrates a commitment to maintaining and preserving the Cayuga language.
The Vina Loft Mohawk Language Award was received by Colin Benedict for achieving the single highest grade in a Mohawk language course in the Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 3 stream. This award serves as a tribute to Vina Loft who was a fluent Mohawk language speaker and is known for her notable efforts in promoting the spoken language in many ways. Her first commitment to preserving the Mohawk language started with teaching all her children to speak fluently.
2024 Award Recipients:
Harvey Longboat Sr. Memorial Scholarship:
Colin Benedict, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 3
Marge & Reg Henry Cayuga Language Award:
Alicia Henry – Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Cayuga Level 1
Vina Loft Mohawk Language Award:
Colin Benedict, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 3
The Indigenous Institutes Consortium’s Delbert Horton Award – Student
Jaymieson O’Neil, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Cayuga Level 1
The Indigenous Institutes Consortium’s Delbert Horton Award – Instructor
Tehakanere Henhawk
Port Nelson United Church Award
Colin Benedict, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 3
Practical Nursing Award in memory of Edith Monture
Brandy Longboat – Practical Nursing
Watson Parojcic Financial Bursaries Outstanding Achievement – Highest Average:
Alicia Henry, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Cayuga Level 1
Gezhii Smoke-LeFort, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 1
Donald Gibson, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Cayuga Level 3
Laura Couchie, Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk Level 3
Kristen Summers, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Cayuga
Riley Hill, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages – Mohawk
Shaelynn Pembleton, Early Childhood Education
Clayton Bedford, Personal Support Worker
Lexie Styres, Community and Justice Services
Victoria Martin, Social Service Worker
Soubhagya Rajeev Nair, Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diploma and Degrees (Indigenous)
Amber-Lyn Miller, Concurrent Disorders
Amanda Angell, Practical Nursing
Shawlena Curley, Construction Techniques
Tyler Brown, Pre-Apprenticeship – Cook
Trent Carless, Pre-Apprenticeship – Welding
Charnjit Kaur, We Are Welders – Women in Welding
Madison Domingues, Pre-Apprenticeship – Machinist
Enbridge Gas Award
Angela DeVuyst, We Are Welders – Women in Welding
Sara Flear, We Are Welders – Women in Welding
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