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Laurentian University - Convocation - Collation des grades

Item number (ISN):

536877

Series title:

[Tomson Highway fonds]

Hierarchical level:

Item (Accession level)

Date:

2004-06-04

Item number (ISN):

536877

Type of material:

Moving images

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Archives / Film, Video and Sound

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Accession:

2016-00749-4

Media:

Video

Part:

1 of 1

Production date:

2004-06-04

Country of production:

cn

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Video recording of the Laurentian University (Sudbury) Convocation ceremony during which Tomson Highway receives an Honorary Doctorate (Doctorat es. Lettres). Images of graduates, faculty staff and deans. (At 23 minutes from start of recording) Introductory speeches given by Laurentian University's president and chancellor. Presentation in English and French of Tomson Highway, his biography and career. His youth in Northen Manitoba; his stay in a Residential school; the continuation of his studies in Winnipeg; his university studies; his work as a social worker; the start of his work as a playwright; the success of his plays; his work as artistic director of NEPA and that of writer and artist in residence in several institutions; the publication of his novel and bilingual children's books (Cree and English). <28 min>~(At 28 minutes from start) Tomson Highway receives on stage ceremonial scarf and honorary degree (honoris causa) and signs the guest book. He speaks to the audience. Highway thanks Laurentian University, the people of Sudbury, explains that during his youth there was no Indigenous literature (1950'S, 1960's); he underlines the emergence of Native artists and writers and the first generation to get degrees across Canada; wishes good luck to recipients and encourages the graduates. <8 min>~(From aprox 42 minutes from the start of recording) The recording contains images and speeches from other recipients and faculty members and university representatives as well as students receiving their diplomas.

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English / Français

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1. VHS cassette.
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Open to Consultation.

Donor restrictions:

No reproduction without the consent of Laurentian University.

Copyright status:

Under copyright.

Copyright owner:

Copyright owner: Laurentian University.

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