Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-13
Registrant: Kelly Patrick
Client: First Nations University of Canada
Targeted institutions:
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Government funding received:
Institution: Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Amount: 7000000.00
Lobbying activity details:
Meeting with Eamonn Schwartz, HICC, Build Canada Homes and Prince Albert Campus.  First Nations University of Canada applied for funding over the past four years under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program for a Prince Albert Campus to serve Indigenous students in Northern Saskatchewan and other Northern regions across Canada. The university inquired as to whether the previous application could be resubmitted and under which program.
Meeting with elected and public service officials on issues of importance to First Nations University of Canada.  Funding for the new Prince Albert campus, increased enrollment and increased graduation rates, with no increase in funding over the past 15 years.
Meeting with Deputy Minister of ISC regarding funding challenges, new  Prince Albert campus, increased enrollment, MasterCard donation, and charter legislation.
Meeting with DM O'Leary, PCO.  New relationship with Government of Canada. The Liberal Party of Canada mentioned First Nations University of Canada in its party platform but there has been no increase in funding since 2010 when both enrollment and graduation rates have change. The university is seeking an increase in funding.
Meeting with Deputy Minister of CIRNAC regarding funding challenges, MasterCard donation, and charter legislation.