Yellowquill gains authority to grant university degrees

The Yellowquill University College Act was proclaimed on Oct. 1, formally authorizing Yellowquill University College (YQUC) to grant university degrees in Manitoba.

• YQUC is the province’s first fully recognized First Nations-owned and operated post-secondary institution with degree-granting authority.
• The law removes barriers that had limited the college’s ability to expand programs and access supports available to other institutions.
• YQUC is based at Long Plain First Nation’s urban reserve in Winnipeg and also delivers programs in First Nations communities.