Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan has gratefully accepted a ‘Respectful Acknowledgement’ pledge from the University of Northern British Columbia.
The pledge was given by UNBC President and Vice Chancellor Geoff Payne during a special ceremony. In thanks for the pledge of ‘Respectful Acknowledgement’, Chief Logan presented UNBC with 18 Respectful Acknowledgement plaques to be displayed in different buildings that comprise the UNBC Prince George campus.
“UNBC’s pledge to respectfully acknowledge our unceded ancestral lands celebrates another positive step forward on the Road to Reconciliation. Over the past several years, UNBC and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation have built a truly special partnership,” said Logan.
She said the partnership began with the Lheidli T’enneh Northern Promise Partnership Program where UNBC pays for the tuition for Lheidli students while the nation pays for housing, books, and other costs. A portion of the annual sales of Timberwolves merchandise goes also goes to support the Lheidli T’enneh Elders Society activities.
“And last year, Dr. Payne and I began to meet quarterly to discuss issues of mutual interest and opportunities to strengthen our partnership. Today’s Respectful Acknowledgement pledge is another positive step on the Road to Reconciliation between our nation and UNBC,” said Logan.
“Our hope is that with Respectful Acknowledgement plaques on display in buildings across the Prince George campus that students, faculty, staff and community members will know how much we appreciate our special partnership with the Lheidli T’enneh,” said Payne. “I look forward to continuing to work with Chief Dolleen Logan on more projects as UNBC continues its commitment to act on Truth and Reconciliation.”
Lheidli T’enneh has previously accepted Respectful Acknowledgement pledges from the City of Prince George, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Prince George Public Library, College of New Caledonia, Prince George Chamber of Commerce, Prince George Pediatricians, PG Airport Authority, Save-on-Foods Pine Centre, London Drugs Parkwood and Prince George Cougars.
