RE: THE GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA THROUGH THE ADVANCED EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WILL RECOGNIZE YELLOWQUILL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AS A POST SECONDARY INSTITUTE

“Aboriginal people have both the right and the responsibility to educate their people” – it was this vision that inspired Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council to establish Yellowquill College in 1984. The Council understood that a better future was possible through a First Nation owned and operated post-secondary institute that provided an alternative for aboriginal adults wanting to pursue their educational goals. Their vision was to create a school respectful of First Nation culture and founded on traditional First Nation values such as honesty, humility, truth, bravery, love, respect and wisdom; a place where students could pursue a quality education in a welcoming and supporting environment.
Yellowquill University College is Manitoba’s only First Nation owned and operated post-secondary institution. YQUC began in 1984 and has experienced had considerable growth since its inception. YQUC is in the process of becoming a recognized post-secondary Institution through the Department of Advanced Education. This should be completed by April 2026. YQUC prides itself in delivering an education that is culturally based and has real meaning for the students.
“The vision of our Elders is to witness the training of our men and women in the physical, mental and spiritual spheres to bring about the development of their moral character to produce a future high-quality leadership in economic, social and community within Manitoba, Canada and North American society (Chief Ken Chalmers, 2021)”.
Yellowquill University College, in partnership with the Province of Manitoba – Department of Advanced Education, are currently working through the development process for YQUC to become a recognized post-secondary institute in Manitoba.