The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is pleased to announce that after an extensive executive search, it has found its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Mr. Jonathan Plante. A member of the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, Mr. Plante has been a member of FNIGC’s Executive Team since 2018, where...
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Through the many successes and challenges of 2022, everyone at FNIGC is grateful for the opportunity to continue our journey to advance our mission of First Nations data sovereignty. We are especially thankful to our Board, Members, Regional Partners and stakeholders who believed in and supported us throughout the past 12 months. We would also like...
The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is launching a request for proposals for an Academic Exploration of First Nations Intellectual Property Rights. FNIGC requires proposals from qualified, independent firms to prepare an academic commentary on the core themes of First Nations laws that may impact their intellectual property rights; facilitate one on one interviews...
Applications for the 2022 FNIGC National Student Bursary, an annual award that recognizes outstanding First Nations college and university students, are now being accepted. FNIGC will grant up to four $2,500 bursaries to First Nations students enrolled in a post-secondary institution in either health, social science, or applied science fields, or studying issues related to helping...
The deadline for this RFP has passed. The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) is launching a request for proposals for Executive Search Services. FNIGC requires proposals from qualified, independent firms for the provision of professional executive search services to identify a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the organization. For more information, please read...
It is with a heavy heart that I announce that after nearly five years at FNIGC, Jonathan Dewar will be leaving his position as CEO. His last day will be July 22, 2022. An experienced educator, researcher, and administrator, Jonathan joined FNIGC in November 2017 and quickly brought his rich and dynamic set of skills...
The First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 11th annual FNIGC National Student Bursary program. This year’s recipients are Courtney Defriend, Tasha Shields, Keith Wood Brooks, and Latiya Northwest. Each will receive $2,500 and free registration to FNIGC’s The Fundamentals of OCAP® online course. Established in 2011, the...
The past year has brought many challenges, but we’re proud of how FNIGC has adapted and continued to advance its vision and mission in new and innovative ways. We thank our Board of Directors, Members, and partners for their commitment and hard work, as well as our team of dedicated employees who have persevered during...