Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, VIU Chancellor and President of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, pictured with The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Photo credit: Don Craig
July 24, 2024 - 9:00am
Congratulations to Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith Sayers, VIU Chancellor and President of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, on receiving a Coronation Medal! Created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the medal recognizes people who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province. Her bio on the website:
“Judith is a powerful advocate for First Nations rights within BC, across Canada and internationally. Judith is a bridge builder. She is a longtime champion of reconciliation between First Nations and Canada, putting First Nations rights at the forefront of her collaborative bridge building between First Nations, government and industry. She is a trailblazer, leading the way for other First Nations to follow and making waves of change across sectors. She has been Chief, Professor, Chancellor, lawyer and currently President of her nation’s Tribal council.”
Learn more on the Coronation Medal website.
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