2020 Okanagan College Convocation - Summer

OKANAGAN COLLEGE

2020

CONVOCATION SUMMER

JUNE 2020

OKANAGAN COLLEGE Okanagan College draws on a rich heritage of post-secondary education and training in the region that can be traced to the early 1960s when the B.C. Vocational School was established in Kelowna. Growth, changes and mergers led to the development of Okanagan College and by 1968, the first university and career transfer students were registered in a full complement of academic and vocational programs.

Okanagan College began to offer third- and fourth-year university courses in co-operation with the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria in 1989. By 1992 it had received its new mandate and was named Okanagan University College (OUC).

OUC offered joint degrees with UBC and UVic until 1995 when new legislation enabled university colleges to grant their own baccalaureate degrees. OUC conferred its first degrees on 123 grads at the Spring Convocation in 1998. At OUC’s last convocation ceremonies 900 degrees and diplomas were conferred.

On July 1, 2005, OUC evolved to become two new institutions, Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. Okanagan College offers a broad array of diploma and certificate programs and two degree programs.

With campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm (as well as several education centres), Okanagan College is the largest college in the interior. It is an institution that serves the education and training needs of the region – stretching south to Osoyoos, west to Princeton, to Mica Creek in the north, and Revelstoke in the east.

Okanagan College has become a vital and integral component of the social and economic fabric of B.C.’s interior. It serves not only this region, but also the world through its programs, services, community activities and enterprises.

Okanagan College is dedicated to providing learning opportunities for people at every stage of life and educational experience. The College offers programs that lead to a full range of credentials, from basic literacy skills to bachelor’s degrees, and that cover a broad spectrum of subject matter, career opportunities and interests. Okanagan College transforms lives and communities.

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Okanagan College this year When COVID-19 arrived in B.C. in March, Okanagan College students and employees were forced to adapt, innovate and overcome many challenges in completing the semester. The strength of the College is and always will be its people, and in the months that followed, the College community rallied together to support one another through a season unlike any other.

While the pandemic forced the postponement of in-person Convocation ceremonies, Okanagan College recognizes the tremendous accomplishments of all the graduates listed in this book, and looks forward to honouring these graduates in person, as they deserve to be celebrated, when the time comes.

What follows is a condensed timeline of how COVID-19 impacted OC in spring of 2020, for historical reference.

March 6

B.C. Public Health Officer (PHO) issued recommendations to postsecondary institutions

March 6

B.C. PHO issused recommendations to post-secondary students and employees

March 11 WHO declares coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic March 14 Okanagan College announces it will be transitioning to alternative delivery formats for all courses March 17 A public health emergency is declared in B.C. March 17 Online Resource Centre launched to support students and instructors March 18 A provincial state of emergency is declared in B.C. March 19 Okanagan College cancels all face-to-face classes March 20 Services for student all available online March 27 All campus buildings locked and closed to the public March 27 Decision made to offer Summer Session online and via Distance Education only April 7

Announcement made that June convocation cermonies will be postponed, after surveying prospective graduates for their input

April 29

Introduction of Wellness Wednesday online mental health workshops for OC students and employees

May 20

Message from Vice President Andrew Hay to students indicating that Fall 2020 program delivery will be mix of online and face-to-face, and reiterating PHO guidelines

June 3

BCCampus hosted free webinar geared toward providing students with strategies that foster mental health and well-being Page 4

GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Bohonos, Andrea Butz, Amily Edward Derosa, Michele Lynn Embury, LaurenKathryn Fedosenko, Sabrina Christine *Kadatz, Katelyn Anne *Kindt, Emily-Elizabeth Brianna Loewen, Barbara Anne *Making, Salome Mastracci, Angela Marie Mueller, Taylor Ruth Marie Munro, Sindy Charlotte Murray, Julia Rose Musgrove, Shawna Peters, MaryAnn Plett, Hannah Janelle Ree-Lagace, Seanette Calysa Rogers, Megan Scaletta, Elizabeth Margaret Tribiger, Erin Lucinda Van Nieuw Amerongen, Natalie Kathleen Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (KELOWNA) Bedard, Jessica Ann Marie Bengag, Harvir Kaur Burke, Megan Katharine Davidson, Kelsey Lynn Dhaliwal, Simran Kaur *Elgie, Ashley Fifield-McDonald, Alexandra Jayde Gillmann, Sydney Hannah Ketler, Triana Elizabeth Ann Khun Khun, Charnvir Kaur *McInroy, Katelyn Justine Newman-Renwick, Kathryn Elisabethe Risely, Paige Marie Warkentin, Jennifer Lee

Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (PENTICTON) Hoy, Amber Nicole Olexa, Courtney Marie Phillips, Thomas Pokorny, Sara Mee Ah Sawchyn, Robyn Wiltse, Tayler-Anne Marie Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (SALMON ARM) *Denty, Violet Dora Dobson, Brenda Elliott, Faith Gordon, Emily Mae Knutson, Emma Pipke, Jillian Lynn Wright, Kayla Certificate in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (VERNON) *Cleveland, Teresa Gail Harvey, Wendy Simone *Petrova, Isabelle *Randall, Christine Brenda Reiling, Chloe Winter *Roberts, Amanda Sali, Cheryl Louise *Smith, Rachael Evelyn Staber, Tiffany Robin Certificate in LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CORPORATE/CONVEYANCING Singh, Pritika Thom, Emily Wilson, Kayla Lynn

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LITIGATION Behennah, Ann Gwen Bennett, Courtney Anne Berard-Belzile, Madisson Rachel Hill, Alexandria Nicole Levesque, Kylei Brynn Perfonic, Cheyanne Prelusky, Jenna Lauren Punzalan, Ma Ima Kiara Flores Terry, Angela Vatne, Brianna Jewel Certificate in MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Andre, Ashley Faria Fraser, Karen Lynette Grebe, Joniah Mejia Rojas, Joleen Shantelle VanVoorst, Kimberly Marie Certificate in OFFICE ASSISTANT Bradshaw, Alicia Cote, Faith Dela Cruz, Gevelei Ennis, Ruth Elizabeth Erhardt, Alexandra Rose Grey, Elizabeth Leon Harder, May Anne Hayhurst, Jennefer Margaret Kapolnasi, Katalin Laplante, Catherine Yvonne Lee, Lindsay Joelle McNamara, Cortez Ann Meredith, Jenna Elizabeth Newman, Jennifer Evelyn Owens, Abby Lane

Parr, Brittany Marie Robertson, Patricia Lynn Sherwood, Heather Swan, Venus Joyce Woodruff, Courtney Lyn Certificate in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATON Harshdeep Singh Kim, Yedarm Tai, Hao-Te Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in ACCOUNTING Ravneet Kaur Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in MARKETING Gagandeep Kaur Jacob, Jose Marwaha, Parteek Mathew, Ronit Miranda Islas, Edson Oswaldo Mundi, Prabhjot Kaur Sehgal, Bawa Singh, Shakti Shekhar Thomas, Abee Diploma in CULINARY MANAGEMENT Waller, Devin Mackenzie

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Anjali Financial Services Franklin Joy Management Rajpreet Kaur Tourism and Hospitality Management Bunn, Daniel Cristian Jose Human Resources Management Buttar, Shagundeep Kaur General Studies Ensz, Karsten Derek Financial Services James, Alwin Management Kumar, Sanshu General Studies Le, Thi Viet Ha Accounting *Martin, Shaun Michael Accounting Sidhu, Jaskaran Deep Singh Financial Services Tran, Huy Anh Tourism and Hospitality Management Wood, Elliot Christopher McFarland General Studies Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Proulx, Alyssa Marie

Certificate in SUPPORTED ACCESS TO MODIFIED EDUCATION Evans, Anton Harvey Rempel, Paul Edward Roger Certificate in BASIC SKILLS A Waitkus, Walid Certificate in BASIC SKILLS B Collins, Jesse Phil D’vaz, Julian Oliver, Katelyn Mary Taylor, Samantha Elizabeth Yap, Andrew Certificate in ADVANCED SKILLS Earl, Bobbi Murphy, Ryan Patrick Ovenden, Gregory Bruce Certificate in ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES Kanamura, Takumi Zhang, Xian Zolfaghari, Zahra

Certificate in PREPARING FOR ACCESS TO CAREERS AND EDUCATION Baer, Zoey Collins, Jesse Phil D’vaz, Julian Gormley Connelly, Alexander Patrick Parker, Jenna Allison Taylor, Samantha Elizabeth Wiesner, Angelina

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in BC ADULT GRADUATION Beaudry, Michelle Marie Therese Brucks, Brucks Dean Douglas, Nina Sofia Jones, Nyama Alberta Kroeker, Kari Lyons, Kayley Maire McKay, Jessica Ann Plamondon, Brenda Danielle Robertson, Patricia Lynn Ross, Brenda Margaret Savoie, Tiana Elyse Whitesel, Jasmin Diploma in GENERAL STUDIES Gurjot Kaur Harmanpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Jashanpreet Kaur Rajwinder Kaur Chahal, Amanjot Kaur Dania, Kulwant Rai Kaur, Simarjit Taneja, Sarthak Diploma in WRITING AND PUBLISHING King, Michelle Amanda

Associate Degree of ARTS Anmol Singh Harpinder Kaur Jashandeep Kaur Manpreet Kaur Economics Rajvir Kaur *Burd, Maxim Kaspar Philosophy Gill, Jasveer Kaur Gill, Ramandeep Kaur Kaur, Simranjeet Certificate in CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT *Beer, Bryanna Leigh Birch, Karissa Rose *Canuel, McKenna Paige Chabot, Ashley Marie Clarke, Meah Ann Couves, Grace Marylin *Doyle, Erin Renee Horne, Taylor Brooke Johnston, Mackenna Jones, Danielle Ann Klatt, Roslynn Ashley Kronhardt, Alvina Kunhegyi, Alicia Marilyn Mick, Tiffany Patricia Margaret Milligan, Naomi Claire Mohr, Nicole *Parkins, Allysa Marie *Peterson, Lauren Victoria Ralston, Paige Mary *Salter, Calise Paige Schneider, Emma Grace-Susanna Stewart, Morgan Paige Gibb Walthers, Morgan Ashley Wasylyszyn, Kimberly

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INFANT TODDLER Alcott, Caitlin Patricia Axell, Savala Rose *Billey, Teena Charlene Bleskie, Celestine Angela *Carruthers, Karen Ann DeRosier, Kierstin Anne Dos Santos, Maddison Taylor Jaenicke, Lauren Taylor *Janko, Christopher-Jordyn Wendy Ellen *Jarrouj, Abir Jones, Tabatha Kapelle, Stephanie Katelyn Klaila, Celine Erica McCormick, Rhayne Marina Murray, Shelby Dawn Neal, Aiko Nicholson, Taylor Jordan Nickel, Sophia Marie Pajanconi, Maria Odilia *Porteous, Jennifer Rhoades, Willow Anne Marie Richardson, Rachel Schmidt, Christie Anna Sherwood, Irene Kathy Soules, Shaya Ann Lorraine Swanson, Chauncey Jade Thompson, Kirei Yao, Peipei Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (KELOWNA) Aspell, Taryn Sophia Billis, Adrianna Paige *Billis, Aryka Patricia Brar, Satveer Satveer Bucknell, Alison Lanette Coyle, Dianne Amelia

Erickson, Paige Marie Franson-Letendre, Kay-Lee Jean *Fremont, Shoshanna Moneisha Jesse *Garvin Dori *Grant, Ginny Ann Irene Kolacz, Sara Teal Laloge, Sydney Lynne Llewellyn, Katlin Amber Lumalang, Meladjoy Natal Miller, Savannah Jade Mohan, Crystal Mudry, Julian Elnas Mueller, Jessica Penner, Leah Rae Jasmine Reed, Braxton Maxwell Ruevekamp, Sonja Yvonne Sergeant, Chad Alexander Smith, Chelsea Judith Gail Taylor, Desiree Elizabeth *Thomas, Jody Anne Valuck, Nicole Amber Warren, Tanya Leah Werden, Amanda Jean Wheeler, Brooke Harmony *Wood, Reshel Zsufa, Viktoria Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (PENTICTON) Barnes, Nicholas Alan Bremmer, Colleen Cardinal, Jessica Velvet Chernoff, Myah Clare *Forsberg, Erin Christine Havers, Isabella Kathryn Hollman, Kathryn Aileen Horton, Darlene Marie Jack, Serena Marie *Killins, Sheila Kathleen

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GRADUATING STUDENTS Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (PENTICTON) Murray, Laura Elizabeth Parker, Sarah Francis Reilly, Megan Lynn Rutledge, Amber Lynn Schipfel, Bethany Lynn Slater, Alyssa Jeannette Marie Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (REVELSTOKE) Brunetti, Tara *Conway, Robyn *Haukaas, Sandra Janet Mackvan, Mayuriben Preyar McKenzie, Anne Marie Poitras, Elyse Riome, Sonya Theresa Templeton, Alexis Van Den Eerenbeemt, Kim Nora *Whyte, Susan Hilary Wolgram, Halle Marie Certificate in HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (VERNON) *Bonnycastle, Brittany Kathleen Cruz, Carlos III Vergara Dick, Chelsey Rae Madison Dolhanty, Natalie Elaine *Evenson, Kristie Marie Faber, Melissa Martina Iniego, Mary Grace Casumpang Jasminez, Sean Austin Feliciano Kilford, Madison Jade Moser-McRae, Etanna Grace Northup, Nicole Dianna Pednga, Jornal Angayen Rodrigues, Skylar Rudrum, Emily Kathleen Seda, Lorenzo Estaban

Streit, Patrick Torres, Giselle Alejandra Venton, Emily June Catherine Wagner, Sarah Elizabeth Anne Whitehouse, Hope Lee Winn, Natasha Louise *Wright, Jocelynn Zack, Samantha Lynn Diploma in HUMAN SERVICE WORK (KELOWNA) Attew, Alana Birch, Emily Jane Brewer, Patricia Marie *Collins, Emily Rose Collins, Jessica Grace Egan, Angela Dawn Gee, Alicia Ann *Girard, Keith Andrew Johnson, Mariya Nicole Jorgenson, Evelyn Lampi, Rylee Mallory *McGill Yates, Megan Emily Pedersen, Arynn Emily Peterman, Christine Angela *Pratt, Nevada Kiara Payton Sirsiris, Kianna Nicole Steinbach, Rachel Alexandrea Stewart, Sarah Lynn Diploma in HUMAN SERVICE WORK (SALMON ARM) Bayssie, Woinshet Booth, Bawne Lynn Dean, Valerie *Evanishin, Natasha Rose Gagne, Domini Chantal *Galecki, Diana Maria Heckrodt, Sophia Marie Hewitt, Amanda Amy Kreipe, Arik Siegfried Page 10

GRADUATING STUDENTS Diploma in HUMAN SERVICE WORK (SALMON ARM) Le, Ngan Kim Marshall, Mariah Elizabeth Perreault, Naomi Jane Potter, Kaitlan Shaw, Elizabeth Lynne *Smith, Carley Marie Stafford, Allyssa Dawn Todd, Fallon Eleanor

*Seib, Miranda Matilde Sidhu, Gurtirath Singh Soloshy, Jayme Melissa *Spearey, Lauren Lindsay *Strydhorst, Justine Chantelle Vall, Brett *Van Bostelen, Lisa Vezyrakis, Katherine Marie Wadhwa, Gurleen Kaur Watchel, Kassidy Taylor Zaharia, Tianna

Diploma in HUMAN SERVICE WORK (VERNON) Friesen, Yvonne Marie

Diploma in NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Woloshyn, Ryan

Diploma in THERAPIST ASSISTANT Adolph, Jillian Candice Cole, Zina Cross, Carly Csolle, Tenley Dack, Zoe Anastasia Dawal, Charysse Gwen Yanson Gaukel, Taya Lillian Gignac, Monica Elizabeth Grewal, Supinder Kaur Guleria, Vyomika Halvorson, Taylor Brooke Hoath, Elena Katrina Joanna Klassen, Alexandra Jane Lally, Megan Kaur *Lin, Chun-Han Mackenzie, Daniel Alexander Mailloux, Sarah Lynne Renee Morrison, Sarah Dawn O’Connor-Brook, Mary Margaret Ross, Larissa Maria Schafhauser, Lee

Associate Degree of SCIENCE Arneet Kaur Bhavneet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Billing, Ravneet Kaur Black, Taylor Alexandra Sharma, Vaibhav Biology Admitted to the Degree of BACHELOR OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Smith, Aidan Joshua

*denotes with distinction The “with distinction” is awarded for academic excellence. It is awarded to students within the top 15 per cent of the program who have achieved a minimum graduating grade average of 80 per cent.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Achievement awards are presented annually to students who achieve academic excellence. These awards are honorary with no monetary value attached. All students completing a degree, diploma or certificate program who have applied to graduate are automatically considered.

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S COLLEGIATE BRONZE MEDAL This medal is presented to the graduate who has successfully completed an associate degree or diploma program on a full-time basis, with the highest graduating grade average.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SILVER MEDAL This medal is presented to the graduate who has successfully completed a vocational certificate program on a full-time basis with the highest graduating grade average.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S AWARDS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS These awards are presented to two graduates who have successfully completed an associate degree or diploma on a full-time basis with the highest graduating grade average (excluding the Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal recipient).

OKANAGAN COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S AWARDS FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS These awards are presented to two graduates who have successfully completed vocational certificate program on a full-time basis with the highest graduating grade average (excluding the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal recipient).

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AWARD RECIPIENTS GOVERNOR GENERAL’S COLLEGIATE BRONZE MEDAL Lisa Van Bostelen Therapist Assistant Diploma LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SILVER MEDAL Eric Michael Pells Electrician Pre-apprenticeship Certificate PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Chun-Han Lin Therapist Assistant Diploma Lauren Lindsay Spearey Therapist Assistant Diploma PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Amanda Roberts Administrative Assistant Certificate Lorraine Joan Drzimotta Health Care Assistant Certificate Susan Lee Kyle Health Care Assistant Certificate

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EDUCATION COUNCIL Christopher Newitt (Chair), Faculty, Arts Danny Marques (Vice Chair), Faculty, Trades Kevin Douglas, Faculty, Science/Technology Catherine Farrow, Faculty, Health and Social Development Amanda Krebs, Faculty, Foundational Programs Roberta Sawatzky, Faculty, Business Administration Glen Coulthard, Faculty, North Okanagan Nicole Davis, Faculty, South Okanagan Similkameen Vladimir Neykov, Faculty, Central Okanagan Tim Walters, Faculty, Shuswap Revelstoke Choi Leong, Student, South Okanagan Similkameen Andrew Schmidt, Student, North Okanagan Scott Stirling, Student, Shuswap Revelstoke Rachel Wehrmann, Student, Central Okanagan Monica Kananga, Staff, Support Staff Michelle Somerville, Staff, Support Staff William Gillett, Educational Administrator, Dean, School of Business Andrew Hay, Educational Administrator, Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Dennis Silvestrone, Educational Administrator, Director, Continuing Studies and Corporate Training Ross Tyner, Educational Administrator, Director, Library Services

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Gloria Morgan, Chair Juliette Cunningham, Vice Chair Marcel Beerkens Sophie Chai Shelley Cook Christopher Derickson Jim Hamilton Tina Lee Robert McGowan Christopher Newitt Corinne Rines Devin Rubadeau Dale Safinuk Karley Scott

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA) celebrates alumni by creating connection and opportunities.

The Okanagan College Alumni Association has created many services, products and benefits to allow alumni and all those interested to get involved with the Association. The OCAA organizes events and creates programs to benefit graduates and friends of Okanagan College and its predecessor OUC. It provides opportunities to meet fellow grads and members of the community.

Okanagan College keeps in touch with its graduates via E-News, an electronic newsletter, the Alumni Association Facebook page, the Alumni Association LinkedIn page and the online community. Alumni are encouraged to stay in touch by notifying the Alumni Office of address and name changes, degrees from other universities and other important news that could be published in the newsletter.

Convocation marks the end of a student’s academic life at Okanagan College, but Okanagan College considers its graduates important throughout their lives as part of its history, and more importantly, as part of its future. Remember, you were students for a short time, but are now alumni for a lifetime!

To keep a connection with Okanagan College Alumni Association contact us: Okanagan College Alumni Association 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Telephone: 250-862-5630 Toll-Free: 1-888-650-6968 Fax: 250-862-5627 Email: alumni@okanagan.bc.ca Visit our website at okanagan.bc.ca/alumni

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION The Okanagan College Foundation raises money by engaging interested businesses, organizations and generous individuals who want to help create excellent teaching and learning facilities and help students studying at Okanagan College achieve their goals.

Students apply for bursaries and scholarships which help cover tuition costs, textbooks, tools, housing and living expenses, as well as other costs, such as child care.

Okanagan College Foundation awards range from $750 to several thousand dollars. Some are awarded based on financial need, some on academic achievement, and some on both. Students may apply for and receive more than one award.

Become an Okanagan College Foundation donor and help students achieve their goals on their way to becoming tomorrow’s contributing citizens and leaders.

For more information, please contact: Okanagan College Foundation okanagancollegefoundation.ca Telephone: 250-762-5445, ext. 4775 Toll Free: 1-888-650-6968

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OKANAGAN COLLEGE EAGLE STAFF In September 2018, at the 10th Annual Youth Exhibition Powwow, Okanagan College was presented with a ceremonial Eagle Staff, created by Elder Richard Jackson of the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Jackson, along with Noel Ferguson of the Canoe Creek Nation, gave the staff to Okanagan College as a symbol of respect recognizing the College’s efforts to embrace Aboriginal culture and values in supporting Aboriginal learners.

Many Indigenous peoples consider the eagle to be the most honoured and respected animal in the natural world. The eagle relays prayers to the creator and often represents the voice of the people. The use of eagle feathers on the staff establish it as a sacred item of reverence. The staff is also adorned with jingle bells. They symbolize the jingle dress and the healing potential of the dance of the same name. The medicine wheels and four directions on the staff represent the multitude of teachings in holism, interconnectedness, and living in balance.

This ceremonial Eagle Staff plays a prominent role in Okanagan College commencement and convocation ceremonies. Signifying the respectful assembly of all nations gathering in unity to celebrate, the Eagle Staff is carried at the front of the Platform Party in the graduation procession. The staff is drummed into the ceremony with an Honour Song. When the procession reaches the platform, the staff is placed in the flag stand alongside the nation and institution flags. The role of the bearer is an honour bestowed on someone who is recognized as living in a good way.

The Okanagan College Eagle Staff joins the traditions of pipers, gowns, speeches and formalities which are the hallmarks of commencement and convocation ceremonies at Okanagan College. The staff has taken its place as an integral part of an institutional culture which recognizes the value of inclusion, respect and an appreciation of diversity in ways of knowing.

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O CANADA

O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all of us command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free!

From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

OKANAGAN COLLEGE 1000 KLO Road Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 4X8 Tel: 250-762-5445 Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 www.okanagan.bc.ca