The First Nations University of Canada embodies the values and aspirations of First Nations’ peoples to achieve education of quality with in a uniquely First Nations’ environment. The University seeks to promote, for all members of the University family, the development of spirit, body, mind, and sense of community. The First Nations University of Canada (formerly known as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College) was certified in 1991 under the umbrella of the University of Regina Faculty Association. Currently, the Association represents approximately 32 First Nations University Academic staff members in permanent, probationary, and term positions.
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2018-2022 Contract in PDF (690 KB)
2015-2018 Contract in PDF (1 MB)
2012-2015 Contract in PDF (337 KB)
2008-2012 Financial Settlement in PDF (63 KB)
2005-2008 Contract in PDF (1 MB)
A tentative agreement has been reached. Members, please check your email for a ballot to vote on the new agreement.
Bargaining Update Presentation - September 30, 2019 (923 KB)
Bargaining Update Presentation - May 6, 2020 (590 KB)
Comparison Document- Proposed New Agreement (2 MB)
Review Process — Summarized from Article 19 of the Collective Agreement
Academic Year
Review Year
Normal date of appointment for academic staff members in faculty, librarian, and laboratory instructor categories
Vice President (Academic) provides an Annual Information Form to all academic staff members for their completion
Deadline for application for tenure and/or promotion
Deadline to submit Annual Information Form and supplementary information for renewal of tenure-track, tenure, review and promotion
Reviews completed by initial reviewer
Academic staff member notified in writing of initial reviewer's decisions
Reviews completed by Academic Performance Review Committee
Vice-President (Academic) shall invite members to request a meeting
Academic staff member notified in writing of decisions of Vice-President (Academic)
Deadline for appeals to be submitted to Faculty Association
All positive career decisions take effect
Written recommendations from Appeals Committee to President, Vice-President (Academic) and copy Faculty Association
President shall put their decision in writing and copy URFA
Deadline for arbitration request in event of a negative decision by President
Arbitration Board shall render its written decision to the academic staff member, the President and URFA
