Spring Convocation - Students - University of Saskatchewan

The ChancellorW. T. (Tom) MolloyTom Molloy was born and raised in Saskatoon. Heattended St. Thomas More College and later theCollege of Law, both at the University of Saskatchewan.He received his B.A. and LL.B. in 1964. He haspracticed law in Saskatoon sincegraduation and is with theMacPherson Leslie & Tyerman’sSaskatoon office. He has representedthe Government of Canada as theChief Federal Negotiator in thesuccessfully concluded treaties inNunavut and with the Nisga’a inBritish Columbia and an Agreementin Principle with the Sechelt IndianBand. He presently represents Canadain treaty negotiations in BritishColumbia, Quebec, New Brunswick,Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Islandand Nunavut. Mr. Molloy has beendescribed as “Canada’s most experttreaty negotiator.”Mr. Molloy recently authored a book The World is ourWitness: The Historic Journey of the Nisga’a into Canada.The book has won two Saskatchewan Book Awards, TheBrenda MacDonald Riches First Book Award and theNon-fiction Award which was sponsored by theUniversity of Saskatchewan.For his work in the community he has received anumber of awards including the City of SaskatoonCertificate of Distinguished Community Service; RotaryGolden Wheels Award for Excellence, Saskatoon B’naiBrith “Proud of You Award” and the Head of the PublicService Award for Excellence inService Delivery.In 1996 he was made an officer of theOrder of Canada, with a citation thatreads: He is widely known for his role asChief Negotiator for the Government ofCanada in the Nunavut Land ClaimAgreement. His integrity, commitment toa just settlement and personable rapporthave also been valuable in his leadershipof numerous cultural, educational andcharitable groups, not only inSaskatchewan but also nationally,including the Meewasin Foundation andPRIDE Canada.The University of SaskatchewanAlumni Association awarded him the 2000 AlumniHonour Award in recognition of receiving notableacclaim for professional achievements, which in turnhas enhanced the image of the University ofSaskatchewan and its alumni. In January 2001, TheCanadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Branchnamed him as the recipient of the DistinguishedService Award.University of Saskatchewan32004 Spring Convocation