We extend gratitude to each of the people, institutions, and organizations who have contributed to the development of both the First Nations Accreditation Board (FNAB) and the National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB):
Early Visionaries and Helpers
1995-2000
FNAB Development Team
- Dr. Vivian Ayoungman
Executive Director, First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium (FNAHEC) - Doreen Beauchamp
President, Yellowquill College - The Late Don Fiddler
Director, En’owkin Centre - Dr. Leona Makokis
President, Blue Quills First Nations College - The Late Dr. Marie Smallface Marule
President, Red Crow Community College - Dr. Roland Chrisjohn,
Consultant
Past Chairs
The Late Don Fiddler
Director, En’owkin Centre
FNAB Chair: 1995 – 2000
Dr. Roy Weaselfat
President, Red Crow Community College
FNAB Chair: 2006 – 2009
NIAB Chair: 2010 – 2018
The Late Dr. Betty Bastien
Red Crow Community College
NIAB Interim Chair: 2018 – 2021
Past Board Members
The Late Vincent Steinhauer,
Blue Quills First Nations College
Vice-Chair: 2008 – 2019
Treasurer: 2007 – 2008
Doreen Beauchamp,
Yellowquill College
Member at Large: 2007-2008
Secretary: 2008-2019
Reila Bird,
First Nations University of Canada
Correspondent: 2021-2022
Sean McDougall,
Carcross/Tagish First Nations
Vice-Chair: 2020-2022
Seaneen O’Rourke,
Yellowhead Tribal College
Vice-Chair: 2007-2008
Treasurer: 2008-2018
Bobbi Pompana,
Yellowquill University College
Board Member: 2020-2022
Jocelyn Verreault,
Yellowhead Tribal College
Treasurer: 2016-2021
Jason Wong,
First Nations University of Canada
Board Member: 2020-2021
Fritzi Woods,
Old Sun Community College
Secretary – 2007-2008
Member at Large: 2008-2020
Professional Supports
Leisha Worthing
Executive Director
November 2007 to June 2008
Dr. Tracey Poitras-Collins
Executive Director
July 2008 to February 2019