Wilp Wilxo'oskwhl Nisga'a Institute (WWNI) hosted its annual convocation ceremonies in the Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw today.  Madam President Eva Clayton and other members of the NLG Executive were among many political and educational dignitaries including Justice Thomas Burger as a guest speaker was also in attendance to witness the conferring of degree and certificates to the guests of honour.

Nisga'a Lisims Government congratulates the individuals for their academic achievements that were celebrated today!

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts:

• Constance Azak - Gitwinksihlkw, Ganada Tribe - Wilps Ksim Xsaan
• Pauline Stewart - Laxgalts'ap, Laxgibuu Tribe, Wilps Duuk'

Certificate in Nisga'a Studies:

• Christina Bolton - Gitwinksihlw, Laxgibuu Tribe - Wilps Baxk'ap

Certificate in General First Nations Studies:

• Sammy Azak - Gitwinksihlkw, Ganada Tribe, Wilps Axdii Wil Luugooda
• Marianne Gonu - Gitlaxt'aamiks, Laxgibuu Tribe, Wilps Duuk'

First Nations Language - Nisga'a

• Damian Azak - Gitwinksihlkw, Ganada Tribe, Wilps Ksim Xsaan
• Christina Bolton - Gitwinksihlkw, Laxgibuu Tribe, Wilps Baxk'ap
• Pauline Stewart - Laxgalts'ap, Laxgibuu Tribe, Wilps Duuk'

Congratulations to the WWNI Class of 2017! 

For more photos, visit our album here: WWNI Convocation 2017