First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv)

This channel is created to make available to the public the video, audio and photographic holdings of the First Nations University of Canada, which has a national campus in Regina, Saskatchewan.  Most of this collection was produced by the faculty, staff and students involved with the Indigenous Communication Arts (INCA) program.

This project of creating a space to share our collections is made possible by a grant from Library and Archives of Canada, under a program called Listen Here Our Voice. Under LHOV, we were able to digitize over 200 videos recorded over the last 30 years--which we plan to upload here.

History of FNUniv

In May 1976, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations entered into a federation agreement with the University of Regina, to establish the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC). The Agreement provided for an independently administered university-college, the mission of which is to serve the academic, cultural and spiritual needs of First Nations’ students.

On June 21, 2003, the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College officially changed its name to the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).

Mission of FNUniv

The mission of the First Nations University of Canada is to enhance the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture and artistic heritage of First Nations.

The First Nations University of Canada will acquire and expand its base of knowledge and understanding in the best interests of First Nations and for the benefit of society by providing opportunities of quality bi-lingual and bi-cultural education under the mandate and control of the First Nations of Saskatchewan.

The First Nations University of Canada is a First Nations’ controlled university-college which provides educational opportunities to both First Nations and non-First Nations university students selected from a provincial, national and international base.
 

If you have questions or concerns about this site or any of the content available on our site, please contact Shannon Avison savison@fnuniv.ca or call 306-536-8069. 

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