Steven Point Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids The Honourable Steven Point OC OBC
Point in 2009

28th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
In office October 1, 2007 – November 2, 2012
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Governor General	Michaëlle Jean David Johnston
Premier	Gordon Campbell Christy Clark
Preceded by	Iona Campagnolo
Succeeded by	Judith Guichon

Personal details
Born	(1951-07-28) July 28, 1951 (age 73) Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Spouse	Gwendolyn Point
Children	Á'a:líya Warbus
Education	University of British Columbia (LLB)
Occupation	Academic administrator

Steven Lewis Point (born July 28, 1951), also known by his Stó:lō name Xwelíqwetel, is a very important Canadian leader. He has been a lawyer, a judge, and a leader for Indigenous communities. He is currently the leader (called the Chancellor) of the University of British Columbia.

Mr. Point also served as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 2007 to 2012. The Lieutenant Governor is the King's representative in a Canadian province. He also helped lead a group that worked to make communities safer for people. Before all this, he was the Chief of the Skowkale First Nation and the Tribal Chair of the Stó:lō Nation. In 2023, he received a very special award called the Order of Canada.

Steven Point's Education
Steven Point's Career Journey
Awards and Honors
Honorary Degrees
Steven Point's Coat of Arms
See also

Steven Point's Education

Steven Point went to the University of British Columbia. He studied law and earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1985. Later, he even taught at the university.

Steven Point's Career Journey

Steven Point has had a long and interesting career helping people.

Early Law Career

From 1986 to 1989, he worked as a lawyer. He helped people with legal issues, including those related to Indigenous rights. After that, he worked for the Canadian government, helping people with immigration matters.

Becoming a Judge

In 1999, Steven Point became a judge in the Provincial Court of British Columbia. This meant he made decisions in court cases. In 2005, he became the head of the British Columbia Treaty Commission. This group works on agreements between Indigenous peoples and the government.

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

On October 1, 2007, Steven Point became the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. This is a very important role where he represented the Queen (now the King) in the province. He helped make sure the government worked smoothly and met with many people.

Helping Communities and Returning to Law

After his time as Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Point continued to serve. In 2012, he was asked to lead a committee that worked on making public safety better. He later stepped down from this role.

In 2014, he returned to being a judge in the provincial court. He worked as a judge until he retired in 2018.

Leading the University of British Columbia

On July 1, 2020, Steven Point became the 19th Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. As Chancellor, he is a ceremonial leader for the university.

Honoring a Leader

In 2022, a street in Richmond, British Columbia, was renamed Point Avenue. It used to be called Trutch Avenue, but that name was linked to racism from the past. The new name honors Steven Point and his important work.

Steven Point's daughter, Á'a:líya Warbus, is also involved in public life.

Awards and Honors

Steven Point has received many awards for his service to British Columbia and Canada. Some of these include:

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002
Order of British Columbia, 2007
Knight of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012
Officer of the Order of Canada, 2023

Honorary Degrees

Many universities have given Steven Point special honorary degrees. These degrees recognize his great contributions.

Honorary degrees

Location	Date	School	Degree
British Columbia	2000	University College of the Fraser Valley	Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
British Columbia	November 14, 2012	University of Victoria	Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
British Columbia	2013	University of British Columbia	Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
British Columbia	2017	Capilano University	Doctor of Laws (LL.D)
British Columbia	June 14, 2018	Justice Institute of British Columbia	Doctor of Laws (LL.D)

Steven Point's Coat of Arms

Arms of Steven Point
Adopted March 20, 2009 Crest An eagle displayed reguardant Or its head Argent Escutcheon Azure a serpent with a head at each end in base respectant Argent its back enarched and set with fusils Sable, in chief five mullets in chevron Or Supporters Two timber wolves Sable Compartment A grassy mount set with cedar branches and dogwood flowers proper rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure Motto LĚTSǍ MÖT Salish: ONE MIND Symbolism This special design tells a story about Steven Point and his family. The double-headed serpent was given to him by his father. The five stars are like a constellation important to his people and also point to his name. The eagle represents his Blackfoot name, "Flying Eagle." The wolves honor his mother, who was head of the Wolf Clan. The dogwood flowers show his leadership in British Columbia. The motto "LĚTSǍ MÖT" means "ONE MIND" in the Salish language, showing the idea of working together.

Steven Point facts for kids

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