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40 Years of Indigenous Education – Editor’s Note

Every two years or so, Shannon Avison and I sit down and begin mapping out the INCA Summer Institute, and subsequent internships. We discuss media trends, education goals, and round…

Canada’s Best-Kept Secret: The First Nations University of Canada – Student’s Note

It’s no secret that throughout Canadian history there are plenty of examples of the Canadian government’s assimilation policies, all with the goal to remove the Indian from the Indian. The most oppressive…

It’s Never Too Late To Finish Your Degree

Mark Merasty may not have planned to take 25 years to finish his English degree, but that’s the way it worked out. One thing is for certain, he was determined…

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…

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…

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…

The Blessing of Friendship: Doris Wesaquate Remembers Her Years at SIFC

Doris Wesaquate graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Indian Studies in 1991 and Bachelor of Indian Education in 1997. Doris says one of the best parts of her studies at…

Alumnus says Education and Learning is a Lifelong Process.

Paula Tuckanow’s advice for potential students is, “Age isn’t a limit.” Paula was 16-years-old when she dropped out of high school. At the age of 25, she went back to…

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…

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…