We, the First Nations, are children of the Earth, placed here by the Creator to live in harmony with each other, the land, animals and other living beings. All beings are interconnected in the Great Circle of Life.
As First Nations, we treasure our collective values of wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength and spirituality. They have preserved and passed down our traditions through countless generations.
The Elders teach us to respect the beliefs and values of all nations. Under the Treaties, our leaders bade us to work in cooperation and equal partnership with other nations. The Elders' desire for an Indian institution of higher education led to the establishment of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC).
The First Nations University of Canada provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The university is a special place of learning where we recognize the spiritual power of knowledge and where knowledge is respected and promoted. In following the paths given to us by the Creator, the First Nations have a unique vision to contribute to higher education. With the diversity and scope of the First Nations degree programs, the university occupies a unique role in Canadian higher education. The university promotes a high quality of education, research and publication.
At the First Nations University of Canada, First Nations students can learn in the context of their own traditions, languages and values. Rooted in their own traditions, our students will walk proudly and wisely today. The university, through extension programming, reaches out and welcomes First Nations peoples to use its resources for the enrichment of their communities.
The university requires facilities which reflect the uniqueness, values, dignity and beauty of the First Nations it represents. It will include appropriate recognition and integration of the role of the Elders, cultural symbols and the First Nations connectedness to the land.
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Departments & Schools
Academic Departments, Schools of
* Community Development & Health Sciences
o Northern Health Sciences Access Program (NHSAP)
o Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS)
* English
* Indian Communication Arts (INCA)
* Department of Indigenous Education
* Indian Fine Arts
* Department of Indian Languages, Literatures & Linguistics (DILLL)
* Indigenous Studies
* Intercultural Leadership Program
* National School of Dental Therapy
* School of Business & Public Administration
* School of Indian Social Work
* Science
Administrative Departments
* Communications
* Finance
* Human Resources
* Information Technology
* Plant, Property & Maintenance
Student Service Departments
* Student Success Services
* Library Services
* Scholarship Information
* Registration Office
* Cultural & Traditional Services
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Academic Programs
Our Academic Calendar contains detailed information about the following programs.
Arts
* Bachelor of Arts - English (regular & honours)
* Bachelor of Arts - Cree Language Studies (regular & honours)
* Bachelor of Arts - Saulteaux Language Studies (regular & honours)
* Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics (regular & honours)
* Bachelor of Arts - Individual Honours (Indian Languages, Literatures & Linguistics)
* Master's Degree - English
* Master's Degree – Linguistics
Business & Public Administration
* Certificate in Administration (Northern Campus)
* Certificate in Administration (Indian Management) (Northern Campus)
* Certificate in Indian Business Administration (U of S)
* Diploma of Associate in Administration
* First Nations Banking
* Bachelor of Administration
* Bachelor of Commerce (U of S)
* First Nations Master in Business Administration (U of S)
Dental Therapy
* Diploma of Dental Therapy
Education
* Bachelor of Education - Elementary (Indian Education)
* Bachelor of Education - After Degree (Indian Education)
* Bachelor of Education - Secondary (Indian Education)
* Bachelor of Education - After Degree – Secondary
Fine Arts
* Bachelor of Fine Arts - Indian Art
* Bachelor of Arts - Indian Art (Special)
* Bachelor of Arts - Indian Art
* Bachelor of Arts - Indian Art History
Health Sciences
* Northern Health Science Access Program (NHSAP)
* Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan (NEPS)
Indian Communication Arts
* Certificate in Indian Communication Arts
Indigenous Studies
* Bachelor of Arts (regular & honours)
* Special Case Master's Degree
Science
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Certificate in Indigenous Health Studies
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Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health/Science Degree)
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Bachelor of Arts in Resource and Environmental Studies Program (BARES)
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Bachelor of Health Studies
Social Work
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* Certificate in Indian Social Work
* Bachelor of Indian Social Work
* Master's Degree Aboriginal Social Work
Graduate Studies
# First Nations Master's Degree in Business Administration (U of S)
# Master's Degree - English
# Master's Degree – Linguistics
# Master's Degree - Aboriginal Social Work
# Special Case Master's Degree (Indigenous Studies)
Community-Based (Extension) Programs
* Certificate in Administration (Indian Management)
* Certificate in Administration
* Certificate in Continuing Education – Administrative Development
* Diploma of Associate in Administration
* Community Health Coordinator Certificate
* Certificate in Continuing Education – Indian Community & Career Counselling
* Certificate of Continuing Education – First Nations
* Interdisciplinary Studies
* Diploma of Continuing Education - First Nations Interdisciplinary Studies
* Diploma of Continuing Education - First Nations Interdisciplinary
* Studies in Justice
* First Nations Language Instructor Certificate
* Bachelor of Indian Education (Elementary)
* Bachelor of Indian Social Work
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