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Save First Nations University
Posted in Action on June 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Action #10: First Nations University Solidarity Walk from Saskatoon to Regina
Posted in Action, Events, tagged FSIN, Regina, Saskatoon, Strahl, students on April 22, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Saskatoon campus is hosting a walk to activate political support to create awareness of the FNUniv, to speak out against the closing of the Saskatoon campus and to ensure the university receives adequate funding for its long-term survival. Participants will begin the 264 km journey at 710 Duke Street on Saturday, April 24th. Everyone is welcome to join the walk at any location along the way. For more info, contact Sharon at 341-2578, Audrey at 881-2136 or Shelley at 241-2009.
Solidarity Walk Poster, PDF version.
Open Letter to Harper Regarding First Nations University
Posted in Action, tagged apology, CAUT, culture, FSIN, Norris, residential school, UofR on March 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Please sign the open letter prepared by CAUT at http://www.caut.ca/fnuc/default.aspx?page=1
Action #8: Sign our petition
Posted in Action, tagged accountability, FSIN, Strahl on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sign our petition at http://www.keghart.com/Support_FNUC
March 23, 2010
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
Prime Minister of Canada
Dear Sir,
We, the signatories, are aware of the circumstances surrounding the alleged financial mismanagement of the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) in Regina.
We believe that the survival of FNUC is vital for the expansion and diversity of the Canadian cultural mosaic, and this unique institution should continue to function for the benefit of not only Canada but also of the world. Moreover, we maintain that FNUC is a crucial venue for raising the educational standards of the Canada-wide aboriginal community.
We oppose measures that may compromise FNUC’s operations, such as the curtailing of funds which would probably lead to its closure. We believe a solution acceptable to all parties can be reached by addressing the problem of “mismanagement” through the co-operation of the Federal and Saskatchewan governments, and the Assembly of First Nations.
Efforts to guarantee the continued operations of FNUC is a Canadian moral duty and a just cause.
Respectfully,
Anne Abrahamian, Sociology Student, Toronto Destiny Fersch PSW/DSW, Swift Current Dikran Abrahamian, BA, MD, Penetanguishene Haig Baltadjian D.D.S., M.Sc.D., Montreal Hourig Attarian PhD, Montreal Jack H. Sevakian, Management Consultant,Toronto Jirair Tutunjian, Journalist, Toronto Michael Kharabian, BE Developer, Toronto Shirley Fersch RPN, Midland Sima Aprahamian PhD, Prof. Anthropology, Montreal Vako Nicolian, IT Consultant, CEO VarniTec Services, Toronto Viken L. Attarian, P. Eng. MSc MBA, P. Eng. MSc. MBA Entrepreneur, Mount Royal QC …
cc Premier Brad Wall
Assembly of First Nations
Action #7: Donate to support the FNUniv Students’ Association Live-in
Posted in Action, tagged students on March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The First Nations University Students’ Association is soliciting donations to support the “Protect the Home of Treaty Education Live-in”. All donations should be sent to the FNUniv Students’ Association!
If you wish to make a donation they can be made/dropped off in person at the Student Association’s Office at First Nations University (1 First Nations Way, Regina) or mailed to:
Student Association
1 First Nations Way
Regina, SK S4S 7K2
Cheques can be made payable to: First Nations University of Canada Student’s Association
CONTACT:
- Regina Campus:
- Nicole Bear: FNUniv SA Donations Coordinator (306) 790-5950 ext 3230
- Desarae Eashappie: FNUniv Students’ Association (306) 551-2702
- Prince Albert campus:
- Rosealee Naumann: Prince Albert Students’ Association (306) 987-0210
Action #6: Four Friends Video (embedded version)
Posted in Action, Students/Alumni Speak, tagged community, culture, programs, science, students, youth on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Please support and help us save First Nations University of Canada.
- Send this video to FOUR Friends
- Go to fnuniv.wordpress.com
- Print the letter of support and send it to your MP, Minister of Indian Affairs, and/or the Prime Minister.
The Four Friends video can also be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zc1xmmQlOY
Action #5: Angus Reid poll
Posted in Action, tagged Norris on March 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Please take the Angus Reid poll about First Nations University.
Note: the question is rather confusing so read it carefully before answering. “Should the Saskatchewan Party government pull funding from the First Nations University of Canada?” A negative answer may promote a positive outcome for our institution (and vice versa).
Reason #22, Action #4: Four Friends Video
Posted in Action, Reasons to fund FNUniv, tagged community, culture, economics, programs, science, students on March 20, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Please support and help us save First Nations University of Canada.
- Send this video to FOUR Friends
- Go to fnuniv.wordpress.com
- Print the letter of support and send it to your MP, Minister of Indian Affairs, and/or the Prime Minister.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SAVE OUR SCHOOL!
The Four Friends video can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zc1xmmQlOY
Action #3: March from Royal Sask Museum to the Sask Legislative Building
Posted in Action, Events, tagged Norris, Strahl on March 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Monday, March 22, 2010
11:30 am to 1 pm
Leave the Royal Saskatchewan Museum at 11:30
Arrive at the Provincial Legislature at 12:00 noon
Time to Rally for the First Nations University of Canada!!
While Rob Norris is holding a summit on the “Future of Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education in Saskatchewan” in Saskatoon, FNUniv Supporters Will March and Rally at the Sask Leg Building to Say:
FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY IS THE FUTURE OF ABORIGINAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SASKATCHEWAN!!
Please come support the University. Let’s tell Rob Norris and Premier Brad Wall that FNUniv IS the FUTURE! They need to restore their funding, and demand the Federal Gov’t do the same!
Let’s meet at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum– Corner of Albert St and College Ave at 11:30 am.
We will march down Albert Street, to the Legislature, where we will rally and tell the government it’s time to defend our institution and our province!
At 12:00 we will hit the legislature, have an honour song and speakers (to be announced)! BRING SIGNS THAT SAY FNUC IS THE FUTURE!
Action #2: Prince Albert Love-in
Posted in Action, Events, tagged Norris, Prince Albert, Strahl, students on March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Prince Albert Love-in Poster
Join us Tuesday at 4:30 and move into your school.
The students will be occupying `Our’ institution to URGE both governments to reinstate our funding with FNUniv!!
No funding to First Nations University of Canada and the doors will close.
The time for action is now!!
Bring your sleeping bags and your tooth brush and show your support that you Will not let the government keep your dreams of success from becoming a reality
WHERE: Second site on 11th Street
Student Lounge
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 4:30
HOW LONG?!?
For as long as it takes to get our money back!!!!
