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With pride and cheers, 91 celebrates around 820 future heroes dedicated to making communities safer and stronger

The Justice Institute of British Columbia (91) celebrated the accomplishments of around 820 graduates during its convocation ceremonies on June 19, held at the New Westminster campus.

A bagpiper leads a procession of 91 graduates in blue gowns into the convocation ceremony.
A bagpiper leads a procession of 91 graduates into the convocation ceremony.

“At 91, our mission is to prepare students for some of the most vital roles in society. Whether your studies focused on law enforcement, paramedicine, firefighting, emergency management, or another essential field, one thing unites you all: the willingness to step forward when others step back,” Len Goerke, 91 President and CEO, told the graduates.

Man in glasses and wearing black graduation robe speaks at podium.
91 President and CEO Len Goerke speaks to the graduating class.

“Graduates, the world needs you. It needs your training, your passion, your empathy, and your voice. Never doubt that your work makes a difference. It does. Every single day.”

Lieutenant-Governor salutes graduates

Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia attended the morning ceremony and addressed the graduating class, speaking of the importance of compassion in public safety professions.

Woman in black graduation robe and blue doctorate’s cap speaks at podium.
Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, speaks to the graduating class at the morning ceremony.

“Please note, compassion is not optional, it is essential. It enables effective and calm response, builds trust in communities and supports vulnerable populations, especially those that are misunderstood often for their neurodiversity such as autism,” she said.

“91 has been a leader in preparing professionals for meaningful, compassionate interactions with all members of society … When