Christi Belcourt awarded Honorary Doctorate from Algoma University
From Algoma University:
The University conferred an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts (honoris causa) degree to Christi Belcourt. Christi is a visual artist, activist, and author. She has been awarded several distinguished accolades over the years, including the Governor General’s Innovation Award in 2016, an Art Gallery of Ontario People’s Choice Award for The Wisdom of the Universe in 2014 and an artist award at the Ontario Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts in 2016. Her paintings are also in permanent collections of prestigious galleries across North America, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario.