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The 'First Nations University of Canada' (formerly 'Saskatchewan Indian Federated College') is a university in Saskatchewan, Canada with campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert. The Regina campus building was designed by architect Douglas Cardinal.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex opened the university in 2003. It was host to another royal visitor when Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, made it her first engagement during the centennial celebrations of Saskatchewan and Alberta in 2005.
The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College was affiliated with the University of Regina. It was founded in 1976 by an agreement between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the University of Regina, with the stated intent of serving "the academic, cultural and spiritual needs of First Nations' students".^[1] In May 2007, the university was put on probation by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, following a controversy in February 2005, in which the university fired a number of staff members. The association has demanded the university establish full independence from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations within a year.^[2]

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★ Monarchy in Saskatchewan

References

1. http://www.sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca/html/Learners/educationtraining/federatedcolleges.htm
2. The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 4th, 2007

External links

★ Official site

★ Significance of Treaties Reaffirmed Through Historic Royal Visit (2001)

★ Award Winner Receives Royal Treatment (2003)