Yellowquill University College granted degree‑awarding authority in Manitoba (Oct 1, 2026)
On Oct. 1, 2026, Manitoba legislation formally recognized Yellowquill University College and granted it the authority to award degrees. Established in 1984 and located on the Long Plain urban reserve in Winnipeg, Yellowquill is the province’s first fully First Nations‑owned post‑secondary institution to obtain this formal recognition.
Yellowquill University College has provided post‑secondary education rooted in First Nations knowledge since 1984. With the Manitoba law effective Oct. 1, 2026, the college now holds degree‑granting authority and a clearer position within the provincial post‑secondary system. Academic governance remains guided by the institution’s Knowledge Circle, which preserves cultural control over program content. Yellowquill operates from its Madison Street campus and delivers programming in First Nations communities, and the legislative change strengthens its capacity to expand offerings and pursue partnerships.