University of Regina – RBC Neekaneewak Leadership Awards Celebrate Indigenous Excellence and Future Leaders – Education News Canada
April 16, 2026
For the fifth year in a row, friends, family and members of the University of Regina community recognized the outstanding achievements of four Indigenous student leaders at the 2026 RBC Neekaneewak Leadership Initiative Awards on campus.
“This year’s four Indigenous student leaders demonstrate determination, creativity, resilience, and a dedication to community service that will be felt for generations to come,” says John Bird, manager of the ta-tawâw Student Centre at the U of R. “Thank you, Zoe, Dakota, Paige, and Cherish, for the dedicated leadership you provide across our campus. We are deeply grateful to RBC for their generous support of the Neekaneewak Leadership Initiative Awards, without whom we would not be able to further support and uplift the lives of our students.”
