Language is more than just words; the late Koyalemót  Mary Stewart taught this every day. It’s also identity, culture, history, and memory. The Modern Languages professor devoted her life to preserving the Halq’eméylem language and sharing it with others, and has been posthumously honoured with the 2026 UFV Indigenization and Reconciliation Award.   “Koyalemot's teaching of the language was the growth of…

“I’m one of those lucky people who have known most of their life what they wanted to do,” says Priscilla Ang. She knew she wanted to help people and chose her path as a counsellor at the young age of 15. She didn’t waver — for the last 15 years, Priscilla has supported the well-being of students at the University of the Fraser Valley. In recognition…

Christine Jones would be the first to tell you that she would rather you admire the gardens she tends to rather than focus on her, but it’s her turn to be in the spotlight as an outstanding University of the Fraser Valley employee.   As the woman behind the scenery, Christine has spent 24 years…

Balancing a passion for customer service and a positive results-driven nature with the ability to overcome challenges, Karen Power embodies employee excellence. For her years of dedication to and excellence in her work, Karen is this year’s winner of the Staff Excellence Award. Karen Power joined UFV in 1990, starting as an Assistant to the…