Several Indigenous institutions and support centres are celebrating milestone anniversaries. First Nations University of Canada recently marked its 50th anniversary with a gala recognizing Dr Alexander Blair Stonechild and Elder Sid Fiddler for their longstanding contributions to the institution. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is also commemorating its 50th anniversary, with further celebrations planned this fall. SIIT President Riel Bellegarde emphasized the importance of Indigenous community leadership in the institution’s success and said that SIIT looks forward to preparing the next generation of Indigenous learners. Meanwhile, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology celebrated the 25th anniversary of Natoysopoyiis, its Indigenous student support centre.
