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First Nations University of Canada
1 First Nations Way
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 7K2
Toll-free: 1-800-267-6303
President: Mr. Charles Pratt
Profile
The First Nations University of Canada at the University
of Regina is an independently administered university that offers university education to First Nations and non-First Nations students.
The First Nations University of Canada is the only First Nations-controlled university in Canada, and has the largest concentration of Aboriginal faculty in one institution in
the world. The university offers undergraduate
and graduate degree opportunities within an environment
of cultural affirmation, including: Indigenous studies; Indian languages, literature and linguistics; Indian education; Indian communication arts; public and business administration; social work; nursing; dental therapy;
Indian fine arts; and sciences.
The range of programs and services are offered on three campuses in Saskatchewan: Regina (Main Campus), Saskatoon, and Prince Albert (Northern Campus).
The First Nations University of Canada offers web-based classes, and distance education and community-based university classes which are coordinated and delivered
by the Northern Campus.
At the end of November 2005, a centre for international academic exchange was established, which normalized existing and developing relationships with universities
in mainland China, Taiwan and Australia for the exchange of Indigenous students and scholars. Faculty and students are developing an awareness of the socio-political and cultural context of Indigenous peoples on a global scale.
Students also have access to classes offered by the University of Regina, and its two other federated colleges, Campion and Luther.
History
Year of foundation: 1976
Student fees
Canadian student fees 2008 - 2009 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $4,075
International student fees 2008 - 2009 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $8,151
* Source: First Nations University of Canada
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods
and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.
Student enrolment
2008 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 700
Part-time (undergraduates): 140
* Source: First Nations University of Canada
Programs and degrees
Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.
Student facilities and services
Personal support services
Academic advising and personal counselling, cultural, spiritual, and personal support through Elders, referrals to community resources, health and wellness clinic, dental and health benefits, individual tutoring and career planning.
Academic support services
Academic improvement plans, student success workshops, math help center, writing clinic, individual and group tutoring, advising.
First-year student programs
The STAR (Student Transition and Retention) program is a first-year program designed to give students the aptitudes and attitudes necessary for success. STAR eases the transition into academia by grounding the student in the educational process (western and indigenous), building self esteem and confidence, educational goal setting and through the social and academic integration of the student.
Housing
See the University of Regina chapter for more information.
Sports
See the University of Regina chapter for more information.
Student assistance
Scholarships and bursaries range in value from $100 to over $10,000.
University research
The First Nations University of Canada is a unique institution of higher learning, specializing in Indigenous education for Indigenous people and people of all cultures. The majority of the research done at the university responds to the university mission to “enhance the quality of life, and to preserve, protect, and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of the Indian people.”
The university is mandated to “acquire and expand its base of knowledge and understanding in the best interests of the Indian people.” This research profile expands knowledge from an Indigenous perspective for the benefit of academia and society at large. It also responds to First Nations communities by helping to support their social and economic development while sustaining the cultural heritage of Indigenous people in Canada and in other places.
International education
The First Nations University of Canada began working internationally in 1982 in the areas of academic exchange, political and human rights advocacy, and cross-cultural Indigenous education programs with 25 exchange agreements signed with universities and research institutes abroad.
Active international exchange at the university over the past five years includes formal exchange with the Institute of Aboriginal Health, Tzu Chi University, Taiwan; Charles Darwin University, Australia; and Hubei Open Vocational University, China.
Contact
Dr. Wes Heber, Director
Centre for International Academic Exchange
Telephone: 306-790-5950, ext. 5205
E-mail: wheber@firstnationsuniversity.ca
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