A well-known and respected Labrador Innu Elder has added another honourary doctorate to her long list of honours and accomplishments.
Elizabeth Penashue, a passionate environmentalist, author, and someone who has worked tirelessly to ensure Innu children are connected to their heritage and culture, recently received an Honorary Doctorate from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.
Her son, former MP Peter Penashue tweeted out the latest news this week.
Dr. Penashue received an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Memorial University in 2006.
Mom, Dr Elisabeth Penashue, just received a Honorary Doctorate from Queens University today. Thank you Chancellor Murray Sinclair for recognizing her work and her contribution. pic.twitter.com/OaCX47Oip4
— Peter Penashue (@PeterPenashue) November 15, 2022
