University of Regina Adds Indigenous Stole for Fall Graduation

Cadmus Delorme will officially be inaugurated as the 10th chancellor of the University of Regina during the graduation ceremony on Thursday. To commemorate this occasion, he will wear a beaded chancellor stole created by his close friend Thomas Benjoe, symbolizing Delorme’s identity and journey, with floral elements representing his family and academic path. Delorme expresses pride in representing his First Nation heritage and hopes to normalize the celebration of identity in such settings. He describes the stole as a profound validation of their close relationship and the talent within their community.