The First Nations University of Canada has partnered with the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in South Africa to promote Indigenous education. This partnership offers students and faculty opportunities such as exchanges, joint research, and participation in cultural preservation efforts. FNU President Jacqueline Ottmann explained that the idea arose after meeting the university’s representatives at a conference, where she noted similarities between the two institutions. “[The UNIZULU community] are also very communal and tribal, and their organizational structures are very circular and inclusive,” said Ottmann. “Drum is a big part of their celebration and ceremonies. They have vibrant colours of their regalia. And they are focused on reviving and reclaiming their Indigenous language and more traditions.”
