FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA
FNUniv Welcomes New Multi-Year Funding Agreement with the Province

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) welcomes the Government of Saskatchewan's announcement of a new multi-year funding agreement that will provide post-secondary institutions with approximately $250 million in additional operating funding over the next four years.

The agreement delivers funding certainty by increasing base operating grants by three per cent each year, in addition to a one per cent increase introduced in 2025-26 that will be made permanent under the new MOU. It also supports student affordability by limiting annual tuition increases to between zero and three per cent down from the previous four per cent limit.

"We welcome this announcement and celebrate this investment which will support us in continuing to make a difference in our community and across Canada," said FNUniv President, Mizowaykomiguk paypomwayotung, Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann. "By investing in Indigenous-led education, the government is investing in better life outcomes for our learners, especially for the Indigenous peoples we serve."

Predictable and stable funding will allow FNUniv to continue uplifting students, Elders, alumni, and communities through teaching, research, language revitalization, and ceremony. The agreement enables long-term planning and financial stability so institutions can focus on delivering high-quality education that prepares students for success in the workforce.

As part of the province's commitment, all publicly funded post-secondary institutions including FNUniv will sign a joint Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Saskatchewan. The MOU will take effect on April 1, 2026, and conclude on March 31, 2030, outlining shared objectives, accountability measures, and long-term planning expectations for the sector.