FNU introduces 50th Anniversary Logo

First Nations University of Canada will be celebrating its 50th year of offering Indigenous education this May. As part of its celebrations, the university has introduced its 50th Anniversary Logo, which features a buffalo as a symbol of strength, sustenance, and life to represent education’s role in Indigenous communities. FNU will use this logo until […]

Institutions across Canada are hosting events and reflection opportunities in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Institutions such as Centennial College, First Nations University of Canada, the University of Guelph, and the University of Toronto held or are holding ceremonies or services on campus. The Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre […]

Several postsecondary institutions have celebrated milestones with the construction and renovation of key facilities and campuses. Acadia University recently broke ground on its new Eleanor Johnson Student Centre, named in honour of alumna Eleanor Jean McCain, which will bring together a range of student supports and spaces. Burman University held an opening ceremony for its […]

The Government of Saskatchewan has committed to $6.3M in funding through SaskPower over the next six years to establish four nuclear research chairs in the province. Part of the funding will create research chairs at the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, and allow the universities to join the University Network of Excellence […]

The First Nations University of Canada and the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) have signed an MOU to advance Indigenous participation and leadership in nuclear science and clean energy. The partners will co-develop educational programs, land-based learning, and student opportunities across UNENE’s network of 18 institutions. “This partnership recognizes the importance of […]

A group of First Nations University faculty members have issued a written statement calling for change at the university. CBC reports that that the statement—signed anonymously by “concerned [FNU] faculty”—outlines their issues with the university’s leadership style and financial management, as well as the recent statement from the board of governors, which they said could […]

First Nations University’s Board of Governors Chair Sherry Saevil has released a statement in response to a recent CBC article. CBC discusses the findings of an investigation commissioned by the board into allegations against FNU President Jacqueline Ottmann. In her statement, Saevil explained that the investigation was commissioned as due diligence. “After assessing the reports’ […]

Several institutions have shared special resources and online learning opportunities to ensure their communities can learn about Indigenous history, culture, and the Truth and Reconciliation journey from anywhere. Concordia University, Ontario Tech University, and Trent University were among those that shared guidebooks, virtual tours, and other learning tools to help their community understand key concepts […]

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 the opportunity to engage in exchanges, joint research, and cultural preservation efforts. FNU President Jacqueline Ottmann explained that the idea arose after meeting the university’s representatives at a […]

The Mastercard Foundation has announced $235M in funding to 30 Indigenous-led organizations and postsecondary institutions across Canada, marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. Ten Indigenous postsecondary institutions—First Nations Technical Institute, First Nations University of Canada, Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research, Kenjgewin Teg, Mi’kai’sto Red Crow […]