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ABOUT US

Our Spirit Our Life Our Way 

University nuhelot 'įne thaiyots 'į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills will continue to honour (the) nistameymahkanak dreams and visions for generations yet unborn. 

Blue Quills, guided by the Seven Member First Nations, will facilitate the process of proactive change in learning. The University environment will reflect our cultures, values, ancestral knowledge, traditions and relationships, nurturing learners to achieve their individual goals and meet the collective need. 

Blue Quills will provide a meaningful and balanced curriculum, bringing the uniqueness of our culture into an educational setting.

Mandate

University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills is mandated by the seven member/ owner First Nations through their Chiefs and Board of Governors to advance and protect iyiniw pimatisiwin ekwa iyiniw mamitoneyicikan (indigenous forms of life and thinking) through teaching, research, and community service, guided by the natural laws of the nehiyawak (Cree people), and grounded in nehiyawewin (Cree language), and aligning with the Blue Quills philosophy, vision, and mission statements.

The research must be conducted by and with our communities/ people, respecting traditional protocols, ethics, and relationships, and must contribute directly to the lives of people, supporting empowerment in individuals and the community.

The teaching must honour the whole person, building effective teacher learner relationships, and balancing our knowledge with contemporary literature to support learners and communities in achieving their goals.

The community service must support administrative and community activities, including ceremonial and traditional social events.

Mission

University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills Board of Governors will address the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the seven member First Nations through the delivery of quality education programs.

The University is dedicated to increasing and accessing educational opportunities for students by empowering them to overcome barriers that restrict success in college and university settings.

The University believes the maintenance and enhancement of culture contributes to positive self-esteem and, therefore, encourages participation in the learning environment.