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July 1 Canada Day - NVIT Campuses Closed CAMPUS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS Please see page 5 to see upcoming events and workshop happening in both NVIT Merritt and Vancouver Campuses.
Reflecting on a Momentous June at NVIT Honouring History, Pride, Achievement, and Leadership At NVIT, June is not just the end of the academic year—it’s a time of celebration, recognition, and deep cultural reflection. It marks National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and of course, Graduation Season. Together, these observances reflect the heart of our mission: empowering Indigenous learners through accessible, inclusive, and transformative education.
WHAT HAPPENED ON CAMPUS? Vancouver Graduation – Honouring Tradition in a New Space On June 6th, NVIT held its Vancouver Campus Graduation at the Musqueam Cultural Centre—a historic first. Choosing this venue was intentional and symbolic. We wanted to bring the graduation ceremony into the community, to honour the Musqueam Nation, whose territory is home to our Vancouver campus.
Surrounded by traditional artwork and architecture, and the warmth of Musqueam hospitality, graduates crossed the stage supported by family, friends, faculty, and Elders. The setting elevated the ceremony into something truly sacred, blending academic celebration with Indigenous cultural protocols.