Water bottle in hand, Robbie Robertson acknowledges the applause of the audience at convocation ceremonies at Queen's University where he received an honorary degree in Kingston, Ont., on Friday May 30, 2003. Robbie accepted a doctorate of law in honour of both his musical talent and his strong ties to the aboriginal community.

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Photo by Kingston Whig-Standard photographer Michael Lea. Copyright © 2003 Kingston Whig-Standard/ Michael Lea/ Canadian Press.