FNUniv President’s Cup Fundraising Classic Heads to Prince Albert to Support New Northern Campus

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Date: May 15, 2025

FNUniv President’s Cup Fundraising Classic Heads to Prince Albert to Support New Northern Campus

Prince Albert, SK — The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is proud to announce that the 2025 President’s Cup Fundraising Classic will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cooke Municipal Golf Course in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan—marking the tournament’s first time in the province’s northern region.

Funds raised will support the development of FNUniv’s new Northern Campus in Prince Albert. This transformative project will expand access to culturally grounded, community-driven post-secondary education for Indigenous students in northern Saskatchewan. Proceeds from the tournament will go directly toward building a campus rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, languages, and traditions, with new programming planned in Indigenous science, health, and technology. (To learn more about the Northern Campus project, visit: www.fnuniv.ca/newnccampus)

“Hosting the President’s Cup in Prince Albert represents more than a location change—it reflects our deepening investment in northern communities,” said Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, President of the First Nations University of Canada. “This new campus will honour Indigenous ways of knowing and help meet the growing demand for accessible, culturally affirming education in the North.”

The President’s Cup brings together corporate partners, alumni, and supporters committed to advancing reconciliation through education. The day will feature a Texas scramble-style tournament, sponsor-hosted hole activities, on-course contests such as longest drive and closest to the pin, lunch, and a banquet to conclude the day.

“The President’s Cup is about more than golf—it’s about building relationships, supporting students, and creating real change,” said Gord Hunchak, Vice President of University Relations at FNUniv. “We invite individuals and organizations from across Saskatchewan to help us invest in the future of Indigenous post-secondary education in the North.”

How to Get Involved
There are several ways to support the 2025 President’s Cup Fundraising Classic:
• Sponsor the event: Align your brand with reconciliation and Indigenous education.
• Enter a team: Register a foursome for a day of golf, networking, and impact.
• Donate a prize or make a financial contribution: Every gift moves us closer to opening the new Northern Campus.

Tournament Details
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM Shotgun Start Location: Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Prince Albert, SK
Register, sponsor, or donate today: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/first-nations-university-of-canada-fundraising-classic

Prize donations can be dropped off or mailed to: First Nations University of Canada 1301 Central Ave. Prince Albert, SK S6V 4W1 Attn: Golf Committee

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The First Nations University of Canada is a unique national post-secondary institution offering Indigenous and non-Indigenous students the opportunity to learn in an environment that supports Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values. FNUniv is committed to advancing Indigenous knowledge, fostering inclusion, and supporting student success across all its campuses.

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