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Gallery: Northwest Indian College Graduation 2023

June 16, 2023 10:05 pm

Graduates file into the ceremony. — Graduates file into the ceremony. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

The Lummi Blackhawk Singers opened the graduation ceremony with a song and led the graduates to their seats. — The Lummi Blackhawk Singers opened the graduation ceremony with a song and led the graduates to their seats. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

With Lummi Island looming in the background, graduates line up along the back of the cars. — With Lummi Island looming in the background, graduates line up before the ceremony starts. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Matika Wilbur — an award-winning photographer who is Swinomish and Tulalip — was the keynote speaker. She is best known for her work on Project 562. — Matika Wilbur — an award-winning photographer who is Swinomish and Tulalip — was the keynote speaker. She is best known for her work on Project 562. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Brandon Morris — a member of the Lummi Nation and Tribal Governance and Business Management chair — hands out diplomas. — Brandon Morris — a member of the Lummi Nation and Tribal Governance and Business Management chair — hands out diplomas. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

A dog joins the Northwest Indian College graduation. — A dog joins the Northwest Indian College graduation. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Student speaker and member of the Makah Tribe and Lummi Nation, Sandra James, turns her tassle. — Student speaker and member of the Makah Tribe and Lummi Nation, Sandra James, turns her tassle. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Richard Ahla-tah-mal Johnson, left, and Keisha Kruger watch their daughter play with a diploma during the Northwest Indian College commencement ceremony June 16 at the Lummi Nation Stommish Grounds. — Richard Ahla-tah-mal Johnson, left, and Keisha Kruger watch their daughter play with a diploma during the Northwest Indian College commencement ceremony June 16 at the Lummi Nation Stommish Grounds. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Carmen Cooper of the Nooksack Indian Tribe waves to supporters after receiving her diploma. — Carmen Cooper of the Nooksack Indian Tribe waves to supporters after receiving her diploma. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

More than 150 students crossed the stage after earning a degree or certificate from Northwest Indian College. — More than 150 students crossed the stage after earning a degree or certificate from Northwest Indian College. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Justin Guillory, the president of Northwest Indian College and a descendent of the Nez Perce Tribe, honors Al Scott Johnny, a member of the Lummi Nation, with an honorary bachelor's degree as he delivers a speech with a microphone in hand. — Justin Guillory, the president of Northwest Indian College and a descendent of the Nez Perce Tribe, honors Al Scott Johnny, a member of the Lummi Nation, with an honorary bachelor's degree in Native Studies Leadership. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

More than 150 students graduated from Northwest Indian College June 16 at the Lummi Nation Stommish Grounds.