My Nipissing

Each honorary degree recipient was asked: What is your message to graduates?  What are some of your accomplishments that make you proud? And, what does this honorary degree from Nipissing University mean to you? Today, we are pleased to present Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard.

There’s a new tipi on campus, a place for teaching, learning and community-gathering. On Friday, June 17, Nipissing will host a small celebration at the new tipi to mark National Aboriginal Day, including a cultural teaching shared by Cindy Hare followed by tea and bannock for everyone.

Vander Dussen is an exceptional student, researcher, mentor and leader. She has acted as a volunteer teaching assistant, guest lecturer in multiple classes, and has been a mentor for teacher candidates for the last three years.

Dr. Cindy Peltier brings a passion for community health, teaching and learning and a strong connection to Nipissing University to her new role as the university’s Chair of Indigenous Education.