First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, honoring its origins as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, which opened in May 1976. Jacqueline Ottmann, the current president, highlighted that the university embodies the vision of Indigenous leaders for a culturally safe educational institution that promotes Indigenous values and languages. The university transitioned to its current name in 2003, coinciding with the opening of its Regina campus on the atim kâ-mihkosit (Red Dog) Urban Reserve, a partnership with the Star Blanket Cree Nation on Treaty 4 Territory. Designed by renowned Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, the campus reflects traditional Indigenous architecture and aims to provide a supportive environment for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. With more than 6,500 alumni, FNUniv is committed to achieving academic autonomy and self-governance in the next 50 years. The university also plans to hold its annual spring powwow on April 18 and 19, welcoming all to celebrate its legacy and future.