Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Donates $10,000 To Fund Scholarships At First Nations University Of Canada

The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation is proud to present the allocation of $10,000 in funding to the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).

In January, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Roughrider Foundation launched the Grey Cup Legacy Grant Program which was created to help support projects and programs across the province of Saskatchewan in the areas of youth, healthy lifestyles, and mental health. The grant money, provided by the Grey Cup Legacy Grant Program as part of the Grey Cup Foundation 50/50, will be used to support scholarships for students studying in the areas of Health Sciences at FNUiv.

“On behalf of the students of First Nations University of Canada, we are deeply appreciative of this funding from the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation, a great community partner. The funding will be used for scholarships and bursaries, removing barriers for FNUniv students in successfully completing their degrees here,” said Gord Hunchak, Vice President University Relations of First Nations University of Canada.

The Club and the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation have been actively focusing on Calls to Action #87-92 as outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report which focus on Sports and Reconciliation and Business and Reconciliation. To further this work, Cindy Fuchs, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation says she is proud to work with FNUniv to continue to make an impact on the next generation.

“The Foundation is proud to work with organizations such as the First Nations University of Canada and provide students the tools to reduce barriers to education,” said Fuchs. As an organization who works towards empowering youth to achieve their dreams, we are excited to have an influence on the future leaders of our province.”

Alongside the support of the Grey Cup Legacy Grant, the funds will also be used to make a difference for the province’s youth through the Foundation’s three community pillars – education, health, and amateur football.

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The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) was founded in 1976 and is a First Nations-owned post-secondary institution that bridges our ceremonies, knowledge keepers, languages, and traditions to deliver high-quality post-secondary education nationally. This transformative impact will lead to the pride, growth, and success of all students, First Nations communities, and Canada. For more information about FNUniv, click here.