External Communications & Media
External Communications & Media at First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) supports how the University is represented publicly and how its stories, priorities, and perspectives are shared with external audiences.
Grounded in First Nations values and guided by the teachings of our Elders, this work focuses on clear, respectful, and culturally grounded public communications. It includes media relations, storytelling, issues management, and the coordination of FNUniv’s official media releases.
What We Do
- Respond to and coordinate media inquiries and interviews
- Develop and distribute FNUniv’s media releases, statements, and external announcements
- Support leadership with strategic communications during sensitive or high-profile issues
- Share FNUniv’s stories through earned media and external platforms
For media inquiries or communications-related requests, please contact:
comm@firstnationsuniversity.ca
Media Releases
2025
- January 15, 2026 – First Nations University of Canada Appoints Dr. Ramona Neckoway as Vice-President, Academic
- December 19, 2025 – NIUSLA Releases Final Report from Summit 2025
- December 18, 2025 – Elders Christmas Dinner
- November 19, 2025 – FNUniv Welcomes New Multi-Year Funding Agreement with the Province
- November 15, 2025 – FNUniv Celebrated Fall Graduates at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony in Saskatoon
- November 14, 2025 – FNUniv and UofR Hosted Elders’ Gathering on Medicinal Plant Healing Traditions During Fall Term Break
- November 6, 2025 – Students Lead Powerful New Art Installation at First Nations University of Canada
- October 21, 2025 – FNUniv and UNENE Partner to Advance Indigenous Leadership in Clean Energy and Nuclear Education
- September 22, 2025 – FNUniv RBC Offer Free Advancing Re(al)conciliation Course 2025
- September 9, 2025 – Mastercard Foundation invests $10 million in First Nations University of Canada
- September 8, 2025 – First Nations University of Canada and University of Zululand sign historic Memorandum of Understanding
- September 4, 2025 – FNUniv and Co-operators Celebrate Grand Opening of New Career Centre
- August 28, 2025 – $500,000 Scotiabank Travel Bursary to Support Indigenous Students at First Nations University of Canada
- July 2, 2025 – FNUniv Welcomes New Faculty to the Regina Campus
- June 21, 2025 – Innovation Federal Credit Union Announces $75,000 in New Scholarships
- June 12, 2025 – FNUniv Spring Convocation Set for June 14 in Regina
- June 10, 2025 – FNUniv Presidents Fundraising Classic Support Fire Recovery
- May 22, 2025 – Wiseman Mathematics Contest Announces Winners for 2025
- May 15, 2025 – FNUniv President’s Cup Fundraising Classic Heads to Prince Albert to Support New Northern Campus
- May 13, 2025 – First Nations University of Canada and University of Regina to host the 2025 National Building Reconciliation Forum
- 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
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
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
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 2nd 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
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