Happy Holidays from FNIGC

As we close out another calendar year at FNIGC, we take time to reflect on a period marked by meaningful progress towards our Vision that every First Nation will achieve data sovereignty in alignment with its distinct world view.  Throughout 2025, we advanced First Nations data sovereignty, strengthened key partnerships, and delivered initiatives that empower First Nations communities across the...

Apply now for the 2025 FNIGC National Student Bursary

Applications are now being accepted for the First Nations Information Governance Centre’s 2025 National Student Bursary, an annual award that recognizes outstanding First Nation students in college and university. This year, FNIGC will grant four $2,500 bursaries to four First Nation students enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program that focuses on health, social science, or applied science...

GIDA: CARE Directs Us Home: Prioritizing Indigenous Peoples’ Community Standards

FNIGC, along with members of the Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA), is pleased to share the latest communique titled: CARE Directs Us Home: Prioritizing Indigenous Peoples’ Community Standards.  Reflecting on the six years of the CARE Principles (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics) for Indigenous Data Governance, this joint communiqué from GIDA members emphasizes...

Request for Proposals for Subscription-Based Design Services

This Request for Proposals is now closed. The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is launching a request for proposals for Subscription-Based Design Services. FNIGC invites proposals from qualified independent firms to provide professional subscription-based design services for fiscal year 2025-2026. For more information, please read our Request for Proposals for Subscription-Based Design Services The...

Meet the 2024 Recipients of the FNIGC National Student Bursary

The First Nations Information Centre (FNIGC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 14th annual National Student Bursary, a program that supports exceptional First Nations students in health, social sciences, and applied sciences programs, or studying issues related to First Nations data sovereignty. The recipients for the 2024 FNIGC Student Bursary are Jorden Hendry,...

Happy Holidays from FNIGC

As we wrap up another calendar year at FNIGC, we are feeling incredibly grateful and excited to celebrate the holiday season. 2024 has been a year of big milestones and meaningful progress—advancing First Nations data sovereignty, building stronger partnerships, and completing key initiatives that support and empower First Nations communities across Canada.  None of this...

Apply now for the 2024 FNIGC National Student Bursary

Applications are now being accepted for the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) 2024 National Student Bursary, an annual award that recognizes outstanding First Nation students in college and university. For 2024, FNIGC will grant four $2,500 bursaries to First Nation students enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program that focuses on health, social science, or applied science fields,...