FNUniv President’s Cup Raises $69K to Support Students and Fire Recovery

On July 10, 2025, the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) hosted its annual President’s Cup Fundraising Classic at Cooke Municipal Golf Course in Prince Albert. This year’s tournament brought together 112 golfers across 28 teams for an event that raised just over $69,000 (gross)—with all proceeds redirected to support wildfire recovery efforts and emergency bursaries for FNUniv students affected by this summer’s devastating fires.

Originally planned to raise funds for the development of a new Northern Campus, the tournament was quickly refocused to respond to the urgent needs of First Nations communities and students facing displacement, financial hardship, and loss due to wildfire evacuations.

“In times like these, we’re reminded that education and community go hand-in-hand,” said Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, President of FNUniv. “Supporting our students and their families was the only path forward.”

In addition to a day of golf, the event featured contests, prize draws, and strong community participation. One of the most talked-about highlights was a mattress raffle prize donated by Leon’s Furniture, which created great energy and excitement among attendees.

The event’s success was made possible by the generous support of 9 volunteers and a wide range of corporate, community, and in-kind sponsors.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Cart Sponsor

• BHP

Hole Sponsors

• Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation
• Saskatchewan Indigenous Enterprise Foundation Inc. (SIEF)
• Westridge Construction Ltd.
• Orijinative Drones
• First Nations Insurance Group of Companies

Hole-in-One Sponsors

• Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)
• Yorkton Tribal Council
• Little Pine First Nation

Men’s Longest Drive Sponsor

• McKercher LLP

Women’s Longest Drive Sponsor

• Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation

Men’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor

• McKnight Property Management

Women’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor

• AECON

$1,000 Sponsor

• Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC)

In-Kind Sponsors

• Corus
• Bell Media
• C95 FM
• 650 CKOM

Prize & Promotional Item Sponsors

• Nistoball
• Koda Promotional
• Rawlco Radio
• MBC Radio
• Saskatchewan Blue Cross

• Northern Lights Community Development Corporation (NLCDC)

• Northern Lights Casino (NLC)
• Indigenous 1st Designs
• CIBC
• FNUniv Northern Campus Student Association
• Leon’s Furniture

“This wasn’t just about golf,” added Gord Hunchak, Vice President of University Relations. “It was about showing up for our students and communities with action and care.”

FNUniv extends its sincere thanks to all sponsors, volunteers, and members of the organizing committee who helped make the 2025 President’s Cup a meaningful and memorable success.