40th Anniversary

The Search for Answers Leads One Graduate to FNUniv

Lorraine Dick grew up around a town that was near many reserves. Very early on she noticed that people were not very accepting of the Cree and Blackfoot people that…

Reclaiming Identity at the First Nations University of Canada

After realizing something was missing, Joely Bigeagle-Kaquahtooway found a place that would help her reclaim it in identity. Joely grew up in Regina and Saskatoon. “The moccasin flats, the hoods,”…

Building Effective Communicators: Indian Communication Arts is Very Diverse

Jen Dubois Not knowing what to expect, Jen Dubois took the Indian Communication Arts (INCA) summer institute and learned about all the opportunities that communications had to offer. “The institute…

Explanation of Profiles

Betty Ann Adam explains the profiles and stories of 40 Years of Indigenous Education.

Faces Around Campus

Meet some of the passional people you will see at First Nations University who contribute to the success of the school on a daily basis.

First Nation University of Canada – 2010 Fight to Save Our University

In 2010, the First Nations University of Canada was facing the loss of both provincial and federal funding because of internal management and governance issues. While leadership on both sides…

Family Support Makes All The Difference

When Bruce Spence started university at the First Nations University of Canada he was a mature student. With a journalism diploma under his belt already, he decided to major in…

Learning to Believe in Yourself

After years of lacking the confidence to pursue an education at the University level, Bill Stevenson came to realization he needed a change and decided to take on the challenge.…

The Ripple Effect: Aboriginal Philosophy is Key FNUniv to Success

Clayton Desjarlais had to work hard when he first came to the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC). Unlike many of his fellow students, Clayton was starting with a General Educational…