There was no in-person ceremony as the event was held entirely online. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Northlands College 2021 university ceremony features 23 graduates

May 14, 2021 | 5:00 PM

A university graduating class consisting of 23 students from Northlands College will begin working in their chosen field in a much different world than when they started studying years ago.

“I do want to congratulate you on this impressive achievement,” said Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty, who was one of a number of dignitaries invited to speak during an online ceremony Friday. “Today is an accumulation of your hard work and perseverance, and I am sure many of you faced personal challenges along with having to deal with how COVID has changed our world, but here you are. You are university graduates and you should be proud of that.”

Mirasty noted the graduates now have the skills and knowledge to be resilient, as well as adaptable because of the pandemic-related changes in the world today. He added challenges still lay ahead, but the graduates have a ‘tremendous’ future in front of them.

Northlands College CEO Guy Penney also addressed the graduates as he said their accomplishments are noted and appreciated. He also talked about how they were faced COVID-19 public health orders and the impact of the virus all while trying to achieve their goals.

“Normally, graduation is an accomplishment in and of itself, a very great accomplishment, but graduation during a pandemic with all of the challenges that have gone with that, is really a tremendous accomplishment on all of your part,” Penney said. “You’ve basically done what’s been asked, you’ve done your work and today you can celebrate the fruits of your labour.”

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Those graduating with a bachelor of science in nursing are Shannon Bear of Deschambault Lake, Shelley Beatty of Pelican Narrows, Rebecca Charles of La Ronge, Cayla Courage of La Ronge, Erica-Rae Desjarlais of Ile-a-la Crosse, Mary Durocher-Gardiner of Canoe Narrows, Taylor Fiske of La Ronge, Lorie Michel of Pelican Narrows and Clada Toutsaint-Sandypoint of Black Lake.

Those graduting with a bachelor of education are Ida Charles of Stanley Mission, Lauren Charles of Stanley Mission, Tori Cook of Southend, Blair Iron of Pinehouse, Nikki Madarash of Denare Beach, Cheryl McKenzie of Stanley Mission, Amanda Roberts of La Ronge and Ryanna Torrence of Air Ronge.

Candace Caisse and Leah Nagy, both of La Ronge, graduated with a bachelor of social work. Christopher Halkett of La Ronge received a bachelor of arts three-year degree in Indigenous studies and Jami McLeod of Stanley Mission earned a three-year bachelor of arts in sociology.

Evelyn Hennie of La Ronge received a liberal arts diploma and Shane Daigneault of Turnor Lake earned a diploma of administration.

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