Category: Profiles

Profiles of graduates of the First Nations University of Canada from 1976 to present day

Working for a Better Tomorrow

Milton Tootoosis, Director of Livelihood and Economic Dependence at the Office of Treaty Commission, has been an instrumental actor in the development of Indigenous culture since his graduation from First…

Dustin George: How One Car Ride with Dad Lead to a Lifelong Career

Dustin George had no idea one car ride could change his life. But, it did. Just after his high school graduation, Dustin’s dad told him to hop in the car…

Like Mother, Like Daughter – Success Breeds Success in the Cote Family

As a single mother, struggling to support her daughter and educate herself at the same time, Faye Cote had no idea her determination to get a higher education would set…

Dorothy Myo – A Lifelong Commitment to Preserving Culture and Language

Being an Anishnabe-Ikwe and working in an environment that’s filled with sexism and prejudices, Dorothy Myo realized, “skin color, gender – the problem isn’t me, it is with them.” Dorothy…

A Better Life Through Education

Trina Joseph went to First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) in an effort to stay sober and healthy. With encouragement from professors and family, Trina obtained several degrees which brought…

From India to Regina: Meet Ankit Rampal

Ankit Rampal was surfing the web at his home in Dehra Dun, India when he came across a link to the First Nations University of Canada. That one click sparked…

Acceptance and Education: Marie Joesyounen’s story.

Marie Joesyounen found acceptance where she least expected it, at an educational institution. Marie was born at Wollaston Lake, but was placed in a foster home at birth. The Métis…

Behind the Lens – Stewart Manhas Traded Words for Pictures

Stewart Manhas didn’t know it but the First Nations University, and particularly the Indian Communication Arts Program, would help him find a passion he didn’t even know he had. In…

From Workbooks to Facebook

Over the last 30 years, 62-year-old Solomon Ratt has maintained the same passion for teaching, but his methods have changed a lot. Solomon used to rely on classroom settings to teach…

The Role Model Effect

Kelsey Starblanket believes in the role model effect. That’s why when he wanted to attend university, the First Nations University of Canada was the clear choice. In 2002, Kelsey graduated…