2011 Recipients

Mr. Dempsey Bob

On Thursday, June 9, 2011, an honorary Doctor of Laws was conferred on Mr. Dempsey Bob in recognition of the historical and cultural significance of his art and his commitment to the preservation of Tahltan-Tlingit artistry. A celebrated artist, Mr. Bob is also a dedicated teacher, who believes in giving back to the community. He has served in many teaching positions in western Canada and Alaska. His work is included in the collections of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology, the Smithsonian Institution, the Columbia Museum of Ethnology, Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology, Canada House in London, England, the Museum für Völkerkunde in Hamburg, Germany, and Centennial Museum in Ketchikan, Alaska.