Communications & Marketing

Communications & Marketing

FNUniv’s Communications & Marketing department provides strategic guidance regarding all aspects of the University’s communications, media and marketing initiatives. The department works to build and maintain the integrity of the FNUniv brand, enhance the University’s profile and reputation, and convey key messaging and information in a consistent and compelling way to the FNUniv community.  

For media and interview requests please contact comm@firstnationsuniversity.ca.

Media Releases 2025

• April 17, 2025 – FNUniv to Host the Annual Spring Celebration Powwow Over the Long Weekend
• April 1, 2025 – Release of Summary Report of the 2023 National Indigenous Citizenship Forum: Moving Beyond Indigenous Self-Identification at Canadian Post-Secondaries
• March 31, 2025 – INCA Students Rewrite History in First-Ever Showcase
• March 18, 2025 – NIUSLA Summit 2025: Honouring Indigenous Knowledges at Canadian Universities
• February 26, 2025 – Registration open for the 2025 National Building Reconciliation Forum

Media Releases 2024

• December 12, 2024 – Save the Date for First Nations University of Canada’s Annual Spring Celebration Powwow
• November 12, 2024 – FNUniv and U of R to Host National Gathering to Advance Reconciliation in Canadian Post-Secondary Education
• September 27, 2024 – Touchwood Agency Tribal Council Elders to Visit Historic Site kā-kī-māmawēpihk (Lake Midden) for the First Time
• September 27, 2024 – First Nations University of Canada Hosts Annual Smudge Walk in Honor of Truth and Reconciliation
• September 18, 2024 – First Nations University of Canada Hosts the Late Tony Cote Welcome Back Traditional Powwow
• September 9, 2024 – City of Regina and First Nations University of Canada Sign Memorandum of Understanding
• July 2, 2024 – First Nations University of Canada Welcomed New Faculty Members to the Regina and Northern Campuses
• June 14, 2024 – First Nations University of Canada to Lead Long-Term Transformation of Post-Secondary Education
• June 13, 2024 – First Nations University of Canada celebrates its largest Spring Graduation on June 15.
• June 6, 2024 – Two-Year Anniversary of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy Celebrated with Announcement of New Indigenous Economic Prosperity Institute
• May 24, 2024 – Wiseman Mathematics Contest Announces Winners for 2024
• April 17, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples, Media & Democracy Conference in Regina Explores Transformative Sovereignty
• April 15, 2024 – INCA Crash Course Trains Youth for Journalism and Broadcasting
• March 11, 2024 – First-of-its Kind Indigenous Journalism and Communication Degree Launched 

• February 5, 2024 – Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to Visit First Nations University of Canada
• February 1, 2024 – First Nations University of Canada Joins PIMS as an Affiliate member | Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences – PIMS
• January 23, 2024 – Dr. Blair Stonechild’s Trilogy Concludes with “Challenge to Civilization: Indigenous Wisdom and the Future”

Media Releases 2023

• June 29, 2023 – Wisemen Mathematics Contest, Canada’s Only Math Contest for Indigenous students, Announce 2023 winners
• June 20, 2023 – University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada celebrate the renewal of their unique partnership
• June 20, 2023 – First Nations University of Canada’s highly anticipated NEW online course, Advancing Re(al)conciliation, officially launching on June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day
• April 18, 2023 – Everyone is Welcome to Attend the First Nations University of Canada’s 2023 Spring Celebration Powwow this Weekend
• March 24, 2023 – Groundbreaking Partnership Sees First Nations University of Canada offer Mohawk Language programming
• February 14, 2023 – New international partnership formed with Mongolian National University Partnership with Asian Indigenous institution a first for FNUniv and URegina

Media Releases 2022

• December 5, 2022 – A Christmas Challenge to Raise Funds for Local Charities
• December 2, 2022 – First Nations University of Canada Announces Interim Vice President Academic
• November 16, 2022 – FNUniv Hosts the 2^nd mino-ayā-win “We’re Feeling Good” with the Amazing Two Spirit Couple, Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson
• November 10, 2022 – Annual Indigenous Veterans Remembrance Day Service at FNUniv Regina Campus
• July 7, 2022 – New Faculty Members to Join First Nations University of Canada in July 2022
• June 27, 2022 – Wiseman Mathematics Contest Announce the Winners for 2022
• June 21, 2022 – Saskatchewan policy school and FNUniv launch nation-building program to support Indigenous leaders in advancing priorities and needs of their communities
• June 21, 2022 – The First Nations University of Canada Officially Opens the Indigenous Continuing Education Centre
• June 7, 2022 – The First Nations University of Canada and National Indigenous University Senior Leaders’ Association release findings from Inaugural National Indigenous Identity Forum
• June 6, 2022 – The First Nations University of Canada to Play Major Role in the New National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada
• June 3, 2022 – The First Nations University of Canada Hosts Spring Celebration Powwow Once Again
• May 17, 2022 – The First Nations University of Canada Expands Outreach Program to Build Project Delivery Capacity in Indigenous Communities
• April 19, 2022 – The First Nations University of Canada adds Inaugural Vice President, University Relations Role to the Senior Leadership Team
• January 11, 2022 – Launch of the FNUniv Indigenous Continuing Education Centre and Access for Learners to a Digital Credential Wallet
• January 5, 2022 – National Indigenous University Senior Leaders’ Association (NIUSLA) A New National Network for Indigenous Senior Leaders

Media Releases 2021

• December 7, 2021 – takohpinawasowin: Indigenous Elders’ Stories of Traditional Birthing and Child-Rearing Practices
• October 14, 2021 – President’s Installation Ceremony offers the First Nations Traditional and Cultural components
• June 30, 2021 – Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, Misiaykimigookpaypomoytung, appointed as New President of First Nations University of Canada
• June 1, 2021 – BMO FNUniv Partnership eLearning (EN)
• June 1, 2021 – Communique_BMO FNUniv Partnership _eLearning (FR)
• March 11, 2021 – Late Tony Cote Family Donates $20,000.00 to Continue Scholarship Fund

Media Releases 2020

• September 1, 2020 – NCCIE New Teaching Resource Centre Launch
• June 1, 2020 – Launch of Newly Redesigned Website
• March 10, 2020 – FNUniv Annual Elders’ Gathering_Prince Albert
• February 13, 2020 – FNUniv Annual Elders’ Gathering_Regina
• January 31, 2020 – pamināwasowin Child Care Centre Grand Opening
• January 23, 2020 – FNUniv Annual Elders’ Gathering_Saskatoon

Media Releases 2019

• November 14, 2019 – Saskatoon Open House
• November 22, 2019 – YMCA Saskatoon and FNUniv Sign MOU