Indigenous Women Rise – MasterCard Foundation

March 27, 2025

A Q&A with Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, President of First Nations University of Canada on the role Indigenous post-secondaries play in removing barriers faced by Indigenous women, creating better outcomes for everyone.

Question

How is First Nations University of Canada working to address the biases and barriers Indigenous women face when accessing post-secondary education?

Answer:

Prior to colonization and the systemic subjugation of Indigenous women, they held prominent and elevated positions in our communities. Indigenous women were the heart of our communities as leaders, decision makers, influencers, teachers, water protectors, firekeepers, and keepers of law.

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