The auditorium is half empty, but those who walk in appear to be a mix of triumphant and anxious. Onstage, behind a podium, a mixture of Mohawk staff and two decorated war veterans wait respectfully. The crowd soon falls silent, until today’s guests ascend to the stage in small groups to get what they came for.
Mohawk College hosted the Canadian Citizenship Ceremony on Wednesday. In front of a judge and assorted students, 40 new Canadians were officially welcomed to the country.
MSA President Ryan Chow, a first-time spectator, described the ceremony as “very inspirational,…