First Nation Initiatives
The First Nation Initiatives department (FNI) is an arm of the President’s Office within Yukon College. It exists in order to focus on the partnerships with all Yukon First Nations in order to better serve Yukoners, with respect to programs and services offered at Yukon College. FNI works with all departments at Yukon College in order to encourage and support student success.
FNI is a voice within Yukon College that is dedicated to integrating an understanding and awareness of the culture, traditions, and history of Yukon First Nations. The development of programming and its associated curriculum is essential to development of education and training services that meet the needs of First Nations.
PACFNI Under the umbrella of FNI is the President’s Advisory Committee on First Nation Initiatives (PACFNI), which continues to grow and develop with the support and participation from each First Nation. PACFNI, composed of educational representatives from each Yukon First Nation, plays an important role by assisting Yukon College in its goal to increase the effectiveness of programs and services offered, with the ultimate goal being the success of all Yukon College students.
PACFNI has a mission to provide strategic direction to Yukon College, specifically the Board of Governors’ and the senior executive council. This high profile committee plays an important role by assisting Yukon College with its goal to increase the effectiveness of programs and services, as well as helping to support Yukon First Nations build capacity and implement their final agreements. FNI aims to enhance the profile of First Nations by encouraging and supporting their involvement within the institution. Enhancing the role of First Nations and developing First Nation partnerships is a prime reason for the establishment and operation PACFNI and a main goal of the FNI department.
FNI will continue to focus on building relationships, crossing cultural boundaries, embracing differences, and increasing understanding between Yukon First Nations and Yukon College.
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