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Steven Point
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| 28th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
| In office October 1, 2007 – November 2, 2012 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Preceded by | Iona Campagnolo |
| Succeeded by | Judith Guichon |
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| Born | July 28, 1951 Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada |
| Spouse | Gwendolyn Point |
| Children | Á'a:líya Warbus
Steven L Point Christine Seymour |
| Education | University of British Columbia (LLB) |
| Occupation | Academic administrator |
Steven Lewis Point (born July 28, 1951) is a respected Canadian leader. He has held many important roles. He was the leader of the University of British Columbia (called the Chancellor) from 2020 to 2024. Before that, he served as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 2007 to 2012. This is like being the King or Queen's representative in the province.
Steven Point is also a lawyer and a judge. He has worked to help make communities safer. He was the Chief of the Skowkale First Nation for many years, from 1975 to 1999. He also led the Stó:lō Nation as their Tribal Chair from 1994 to 1999. In December 2023, he was given a very special award, becoming an Officer of the Order of Canada. This award recognizes people who have made a big difference in Canada.
Education and Early Career
Steven Point studied at the University of British Columbia. He earned a law degree there in May 1985. Later, he even taught at the university.
After finishing law school, he worked as a lawyer from 1986 to 1989. He helped people with criminal cases and also worked on cases related to Indigenous law. Around 1989, he started working for the government, helping to decide immigration cases.
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 Chief Commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission. This group works on agreements between Indigenous peoples and the government.
Serving British Columbia
On October 1, 2007, Steven Point became the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. This is a very important job. As the Queen's representative, he helped make sure the government worked smoothly. He also met with many people and represented the province.
After his time as Lieutenant Governor, Steven Point continued to help his community. In 2012, he was asked to lead a committee. This group worked to put into action ideas for improving public safety and police work. He wanted to make sure everyone in British Columbia felt safe.
In 2014, Steven Point returned to his role as a provincial court judge. He continued to serve the justice system until he retired in October 2018.
In 2020, he took on another big role. He became the Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. As Chancellor, he was the ceremonial head of the university. He helped guide the university and celebrated its achievements.
Steven Point's contributions have been recognized in many ways. In 2022, a street in Richmond, British Columbia was renamed Point Avenue in his honour. This was a way to celebrate his leadership and positive impact.
Awards and Honours
Steven Point has received many awards for his dedication and service. These awards show how much he has contributed to British Columbia and Canada.
- 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
He has also received several special degrees from universities. These are called honorary degrees. They are given to people who have made outstanding contributions to society.
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