Northern graduates celebrated at North West College
Accomplishment, pride, hard work and determination were recognized at the 2018 North West College graduation ceremony in Meadow Lake.
Students across northern Saskatchewan graduated May 30, completing trades programs, adult basic education, and a Bachelor of Education program offered through the University of Regina.
Keynote speaker Dakota Hebert, who was born and attended school in Meadow Lake, said she was proud of the students for their hard work. In 2012 she became the first Indigenous student to enroll in Globe Theatre’s conservatory program. Despite her doubts and fears, she said she found her stride and stuck with it. The actress and comedian said she knew she wanted to perform from a young age, but said it was her post-secondary training which truly opened doors for her.
“I’ve had the pleasure and been fortunate enough to have travelled across this big country, through the States, and even went to China,” Hebert said. “All these opportunities came to me because of post-secondary. Being educated will open all these doors for you.”