University of Toronto Faculty of Law Convocation, June 9, 2017

On June 9, 2017, the Class of 2017 celebrated its convocation. Phil Fontaine, former national chief, Assembly of First Nations, and lead negotiator of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement, received an honorary doctor of laws degree and spoke to the graduating class. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the Jackman Law Building and presentation of awards, and speeches on the back lawn.