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Jacqueline Ottmann installed as new president of First Nations University of Canada

Jacqueline Ottman was officially installed as the First Nations University of Canadas new president on Friday.

Interim president Bob Kayseas returns to his full-time role as vice-president academic

A colourful ceremony, which formally introducing Jacqueline Ottmann as president of the First Nations University of Canada, was complete with music and dancing in Regina on Friday. (CBC)

Jacqueline Ottmann was officially installed as the new president of First Nations University of Canada on Friday.

The ceremony that took place on the Regina campuswas a traditional celebration featuring music and dancers.

Though Ottmann began her term on Sept.7, she says she is honoured to be part of the university's legacy.

"First Nations University of Canada is about presence. Its presence needs to be heard and felt all over the world in ways that celebrates Indigenous people's knowledge," she said.

Ottmann says she is looking forward to starting a new chapter at the university.

"I am very aware that I will represent First Nations University of Canada wherever I go and I carry this responsibility with great respect," she said.

A statement from the university said Ottmann is Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and a member of the Fishing Lake First Nation in southern Saskatchewan. Ottmann said her first language spoken at home was Nakawe.

Bob Kayseas hadbeen the school's interim president for the last two years. During that time, he also maintained his position as the vice-president academic, a position he has since returned to full-time.