2026 StFXAUT Book Prize Awards

The StFXAUT Book Prize is awarded to graduating students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice advocacy and community development on campus or in the community. Each student was awarded Truth and Conviction: Donald Marshall Jr. and the Mi’kmaw Quest for Justice by Dr. L. Jane McMillan, StFX Professor of Anthropology, a cash award of $200, and a $50 gift certificate from the Curious Cat bookstore.

This award is officially acknowledged on students’ StFX University transcripts.

The StFXAUT would like to congratulate Kate LeBlanc, Emma Dixon, and Lauren Pictou.

Photo (left to right): Kate LeBlanc, nominated by Dr. Arlinda Ruco, Assistant Professor of Health (not in photo), and Acting StFXAUT President, Dr. Christie Lomore, Associate Professor of Psychology. Photo Credit: Susan MacKay

Photo (left to right): Dr. Riley Olstead, Associate Professor of Sociology (nominator), Emma Dixon, and Acting StFXAUT President, Dr. Christie Lomore, Associate Professor of Psychology. Photo Credit: Susan MacKay

Photo (left to right): Sr. Lab Instructor in the Biology Department & X-Oceans Outreach Director Regina Cozzi (nominator), Acting StFXAUT President, Dr. Christie Lomore, Associate Professor of Psychology, Lauren Pictou, and Dr. L. Jane McMillan, Professor of Anthropology (nominator). Photo Credit: Susan MacKay

 

Kate, Lauren, and Emily, we wish you the very best in your future endeavours!