May 27th, 2026 

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

May 27th is proclaimed the 50th anniversary of the First Nations University of Canada in Saskatachewan (FNUniv) among it’s four campuses.

“Culture connects them to their identity,” said Elder Margaret Rockthunder. “We’re keeping that language alive.”

President Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann reminisced about the dreams of the ancestors who had the courage to create a place grounded in language and worldviews, where students could be who they are and said, “Education is considered a value.”

FNUniv was originally called the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) and was founded in 1976 with an agreement with the University of Regina.

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May 27th, 2026&nbsp;
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
May 27th is proclaimed the 50th anniversary of the First Nations University of Canada in Saskatachewan (FNUniv) among it&rsquo;s four campuses.
&ldquo;Culture connects them to their identity,&rdquo; said Elder Margaret Rockthunder. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re keeping that language alive.&rdquo;
President Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann reminisced about the dreams of the ancestors who had the courage to create a place grounded in language and worldviews, where students could be who they are and said, &ldquo;Education is considered a value.&rdquo;
FNUniv was originally called the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) and was founded in 1976 with an agreement with the University of Regina.
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