Thank-You Barbecue Today

This is a reminder that the FNUniv Thank You BBQ will be held TODAY June 23rd, 2010 from 4pm until 8pm at the FNUniv Regina Campus (or until everyone feels like going home!)

Facepainting for the kids from 4:30 – 5:30.

Musical Showcase provided by T.A.L.ENT, the Aboriginal Lounge Entertainment and MC’d by Tessa Desnomie, FNUniv Alumnus.

Between 5 and 5:30 pm, speeches and presentations will begin. The FNUnivSA will thank all those who donated to the FNUniv Live-in. There will also be special presentations to Dr. Lloyd Barber, and the family of the Late David Ahenakew.

Everyone who lent camping supplies to the Live-in is asked to drop by and claim their belongings tomorrow from 4-8 as well.

Come have some food, and celebrate our achievements for the Future of FNUniv … the fight for permanent funding far from over, but it’s time to stop and celebrate a big victory.

See you there!

Diane Adams
President
FNUNivSA

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FNUniv Victory BBQ — June 23rd

REMINDER: FNUniv Victory BBQ TOMORROW!

Diane Adams of the First Nations University Students’ Association writes:

As Many of you know, after 71 days living in the First Nations University, students have moved out after the announcement of 4 milllion dollars, ensuring the school remains open this September.

A HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THE LIVE-IN. YOUR GENEROSITY MADE THIS POSSIBLE.

Although the fight for long-term sustained funding for the FNUniv is far from over, the live-in has come to a close. So, we invite EVERYONE from the community to come join us for our FNUniv Victory Celebration:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
4 – 7 pm
FNUniv Regina Campus

There will be food, speeches and entertainment. FNUniv Live-In students will share their favorite stories from the FNUniv fight and live-in. This is a family friendly event.

THOSE WHO LENT US CAMPING GEAR: This is also the Move-Out– so if you lent us camping gear and supplies, please come by and claim them on the 23rd.

So come by and celebrate the future of FNUniv with us. We couldn’t have done it without you.

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FNUniv Victory BBQ — June 23rd

Diane Adams of the First Nations University Students’ Association writes:

As Many of you know, after 71 days living in the First Nations University, students have moved out after the announcement of 4 milllion dollars, ensuring the school remains open this September.

A HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THE LIVE-IN. YOUR GENEROSITY MADE THIS POSSIBLE.

Although the fight for long-term sustained funding for the FNUniv is far from over, the live-in has come to a close. So, we invite EVERYONE from the community to come join us for our FNUniv Victory Celebration:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
4 – 7 pm
FNUniv Regina Campus

There will be food, speeches and entertainment. FNUniv Live-In students will share their favorite stories from the FNUniv fight and live-in. This is a family friendly event.

THOSE WHO LENT US CAMPING GEAR: This is also the Move-Out– so if you lent us camping gear and supplies, please come by and claim them on the 23rd.

So come by and celebrate the future of FNUniv with us. We couldn’t have done it without you.

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Chief Lonechild and National Chief Atleo to discuss meetings with FNUniv, UofR officials

Media Advisory
FSIN Communications Unit

The FSIN would like to issue the following Media Advisory:

Where: First Nations University of Canada, 1 First Nations Way, Regina SK

When: 1:45 pm, June 15, 2010

FSIN Spokesperson: FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo

Issue: Chief Lonechild and National Chief Atleo will be available to discuss their meetings with FNUniv and UofR officials.

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For More Information Please Contact:

Mervin Brass, FSIN Communications
Direct: 306.956-1026
Facsimile: 306.665-0115
Email: mervin.brass@fsin.com

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Sean Atleo to meet with students at FNUniv on Tuesday, June 15

Diane Adams of the First Nations University Students’ Association writes:

AFN National Chief Sean Atleo will be at the FNUniv Regina to meet and greet with students tomorrow, June 15. If you are available please feel free to come by…. It will be a short meet-and-greet from 11:00 – 11:30 am, so be on time!! Location exec boardroom.

See you there!

Diane

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BBQ Postponed

Diane Adams of the First Nations University Students’ Association writes:

Hello all,

Just to let you know that we are postponing our victory BBQ until next week, date and time to be determined! The weather is looking pretty unpredictable today!

We encourage you all to check out Mosaic this weekend, especially to support the Aboriginal People’s Pavillion. Let’s celebrate all of the cultures that make our City amazing!

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Action #10: First Nations University Solidarity Walk from Saskatoon to Regina

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.

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Solidarity Picnic and Barbeque, Thursday April 15, Noon-6pm

Everyone is invited to the Solidarity Picnic and Barbeque on Thursday, April 15, from 12 noon to 6 pm, at First Nations University.

The Solidarity Picnic is an alcohol-free, come-and-go-as-you-please event to be held at the First Nations University of Canada, Treaty 4 land. There will be a large tent, chairs, a stage, and a BBQ area. This event is free.

• Noon-12:10 Arrival
• 12:10 Cadmus Delorme/Diane Adams/or member/s of the FUNnivSA opening remarks
• 12:20 FUNniv Officials including Dr. Herman Michell VP Academic
• 12:35 Local Onlyz (music/hip hop)
• 1pm Dagan Harding(acoustic solo)
• 1:25 Dr. Linda Goulet, FUNniv/ DJ Music
• 1:30 Terrence Littletent & the Kawacatoose Drummer Boys (hoop dancing)
• 2:30 Dr. James McNinch, Dean of Education
• 2:40 The Hoarsemen (tentative) / DJ Music
• 2:50 Mike & Bree (song and story)
• 3:05 Alfred Youngman (acoustic solo)
• 3:12 Lionel Peyachew (acoustic solo)
• 3:20 CUPE 1975/2419/URFA
• 3:30 Rah Rah
• 4:20 Lonesome Weekends
• 4:35 Warren McCall, MLA Elphinstone-Centre/ Dr. Anthony Hall, University of Lethbridge/ DJMusic
• 4:50 Al Fricker performs “A Change Is Gonna Come”
• 5:00 The Nancy Ray-Guns
• 5:50 Keith Goulet, FUNniv/Closing ceremonies

For more information contact:
Marc Spooner at: marc.spooner@uregina.ca
Cadmus Delorme at: cadmusd@hotmail.com
Patrick Lewis at: patrick.lewis@uregina.ca

Made possible through generous support from:

• FNUnivSA
• Presidents of University of Regina and First Nations University
• URSU
• Faculty of Education University of Regina
• CFS- Saskatchewan
• and others

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Academic Excellence at FNUniv — An exciting, interactive day of learning!

FNUniv community, supporters and anyone interested is invited to come learn about the “FNUniv Difference!”

Come find out about the exciting, innovative, interesting and interactive work of faculty members at the First Nations University of Canada in Regina. Read below.. you won’t want to miss this!

Faculty and sessional lecturers from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) will present academic seminars highlighting various research initiatives on 14 April 2010 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. The presentations will take place in FNUniv’s common area.

As part of the event, Jim Turk, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), will address the current funding crisis resulting from the federal position on FNUniv.

Academic Excellence at FNUniv: Presentations

• 8:00 Pipe Ceremony
• 9:00-9:15 Dr. Shauneen Pete
• 9:15-9:30 Blair Stonechild: “Post-secondary education as ‘the new buffalo’”
• 9:30-9:45 Jan van Eijk: “Linguistics as a tool against racism”
• 9:45-10:00 Randy Lundy: Poetry reading
• 10:00-10:15 Bettina Schneider: “Reclaiming economic sovereignty: Native & aboriginal financial institutions”
• 10:15-10:30 Coffee break
• 10:30-10:45 Alfred Young Man: “Teaching Native Art in a non-Native University”
• 10:45-11:00 Fidji Gendron: “Native Plants as Educational Tools”
• 11:00-11:15 Linda Goulet
  & Jo-Ann Episkenew

• 11:15-11:30 Edward Doolittle: “Differential Geometry of Teepees”
• 11:30-11:45 James Turk: (CAUT)
• 12:15-1:15 Lunch/ Activities in Gallery
• 1:15-2:15 Panel on Indigenous education (David Miller, Angelina
  Weenie, Esther-Kathleen Segal, Sylvia McAdam)

• 2:15-2:30 Jesse Archibald-Barber: “The Re-incarnation of Duncan Campbell Strahl”
• 2:30-2:45 Arzu Sadarli: “Water quality project”
• 2:45-3:00 Shannon Avison
• 3:00-3:15 Olga Lovick “Songbirds and Birdsongs”
• 3:15-3:30 Closing Remarks

Activities in Gallery

• Judy Anderson: Hands-on art in gallery; safety pin headdress (interactive)
• Lionel Peyachew: Drum making demonstration
• Jeff Sanderson, Sol Ratt & Sheila Kennedy: Interactive Cree

For more information: Bridget Keating bk_keating@yahoo.co.uk

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Women’s Sweat April 11

A message from First Nations University Board of Governors chair Joely Bigeagle:

Good morning FNUniv students, staff and faculty,

Currently, we are facing some difficult and overwhelming challenges with respect to restructuring and downsizing. The board is currently reviewing a business case strategy addressing the short and mid-term plans of FNUniv.

At this time we all need to rely on our ceremonies and culture to lean on.

Fortunately, Reona Brass, Dr. Oliver Brass’s daughter, has the insight to ask for a sweat for the women this Sunday April 11 at 1:00 pm at the Paul Dojack centre area. I invite all the women and ask that you ask our supporters to come to the sweat, bring food and tobacco and cloth if needed. I am requesting that the men, if they feel it is necessary, prepare a sweat for the men due to the extreme stresses and pressures we are all under.

There will be another women’s ceremony this month as well as another co-ed ceremony to be announced later, as outcomes of the last sweat of March 20. Please forgive the message as presented via email vs in person as is customary and preferred.

I will provide a formal Board of Governors update in the following weeks.

Joely BigEagle, Chair
FNUniv Board of Governors

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