Honorary Doctorates

The Honorary Doctorate Degree is the highest form of recognition offered by the University of the Fraser Valley and are awarded to individuals recognized for distinguished and visionary leadership and achievements consistent with UFV’s core values, mission, and goals. They exemplify the highest personal and professional standards that serve as an inspiration and model for students, faculty, staff, and our communities. Honorary doctorates may be awarded in the following categories: Doctorate of Letters, Doctorate of Laws, or Doctorate of Technology.

2023

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Dr. Bonnie Henry (LL.D.)
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Dr. Judith Soon (LL.D)
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Dr. Si:yemiya Albert ‘Sonny’ McHalsie (D.Litt)
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Dr. Mike Retasket (D.Litt)
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2022

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Dr. Shirley Turcotte (LL.D)
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2021

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Dr. Cathy Press (D.Tech)
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Dr. Andrée Cazabon (D.Litt)
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Dr. Roméo Dallaire (LL.D.)
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Dr. James Chamberlain (D.Litt)
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2019

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Dr. John Jansen (LL.D.)
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Dr. Esi Edugyan (D.Litt)
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Dr. Anthony von Mandl (D.Tech)
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Dr. Francis Horne Sr. (D.Litt)
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2018

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Dr. Kim Bolan (D.Litt)
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Dr. Malwinder Dhami (D.Litt)
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Dr. Siyamiyateliyot Elizabeth Phillips (D.Litt)
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Dr. Sophie Schmidt (D.Litt)
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2017

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Dr. Nadine Caron (LL.D.)
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Dr. Andy Sidhu (D.Litt)
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Dr. Tamara Taggart (LL.D.)
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Kirsten Brazier
Dr. Kirsten Brazier (D. Tech)
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2016

Linda Frimer
Dr. Linda Frimer (D. Litt)
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Dr. Halldor Bjarnason (LL.D.)
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Dr. Luigi Aquilini (LL.D.)
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Dr. George Peary (D.Tech)
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2015

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Dr. Shirzad Ahmed (LL.D.)
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Dr. Ginny Dennehy (LL.D.)
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Dr. Catherine Hickson (D.Tech)
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Dr. Margo Kane (D.Litt)
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2014

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Dr. Charllotte Kwon (D.Litt)
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Dr. George Siemens (D.Tech)
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Dr. Doug Hamilton (LL.D.)
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2013

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Dr. Bif Naked (D.Litt)
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Dr. George Littlechild (D.Litt)
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Dr. Penny Park (D.Litt)
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2012

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Dr. Ray Silver, Sr. (LL.D.)
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Dr. Red Robinson (D.Litt)
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Dr. Sheldon Kennedy (LL.D.)
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2011

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Dr. Patsy George (LL.D.)
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Dr. Vicki Gabereau (D.Litt)
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Dr. Madeleine Maclvor (D.Litt)
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2010

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Dr. Tantoo Cardinal (D.Litt)
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Dr. Catherine Marcellus (D.Litt)
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Dr. Wally Oppal (LL.D.)
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Dr. Chief Frank Malloway (LL.D.)
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2009

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Dr. Parm Bains (D.Litt)
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Dr. Dorothy Kostrzewa (LL.D.)
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Dr. Dalip Singh Gill (D.Litt)
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Dr. Robert Nicklom (D.Litt)

2008

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Dr. G.W. (Wilf) Graham (D.Litt)
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Dr. G. Jack Harris (LL.D)
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Dr. Harry Mertin (D.Litt)

2007

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Dr. Jake Friesen (D.Tech)

Dr. Stan Greene (D.Litt)

Dr. George Pedersen (D.Litt)

2006

Dr. Robert Bringhurst (D.Litt)
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Dr. Phyllis Stenson (D.Litt)
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Dr. David Chalk (D.Tech)

2005

Dr. Kuldip Gill (D.Litt)

2004

Dr. Elizabeth Herrling (D.Litt) Dr. Barry Marsden (D.Tech) Dr. Beverly Busson (LL.D.)

2003

Dr. Linnea Battel (LL.D.) Dr. Eugene Reimer (LL.D.)

2002

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Dr. Jean Scott (LL.D.)
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Dr. Andreas Schroeder (D.Litt)
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2001

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Dr. David Diamond (D.Litt)
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Dr. Mart Kenney (D.Litt)
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Dr. Brian Minter (D.Tech)
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2000

Dr. Vic Hollister (D.Tech) Dr. Steven Point (LL.D.)
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