Nipissing University is celebrating five individuals with an honorary degree, the university’s highest distinction, during convocation 2017, June 7 – 9 in North Bay.Nipissing is bestowing honorary degrees to:Tom Jenkins on Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Clint Malarchuck on Thursday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler on Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell on Friday, June 9, at 9:30 a.m. Roy Slack on Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m.

Heon is a charismatic, upbeat, positive young man who upholds the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers at all times. He is passionate about making a difference in the lives of indigenous youth and has already done so in his roles as sexual violence prevention and education assistant, Dibaadan student, and volunteer for the Ontario Indian Friendship Centre.