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Growing up surrounded by strong public servants, including both her parents, Jacqueline Ottmann has always been compelled to help others, making her well-poised for her newest endeavour the First Nations University of Canada’s tenth president.
“It was a dream come true. I’m very, very excited and of course there’s that feeling of honour and great privilege,” said Ottmann, who’s traditional name is Misiaykimigookpaypomoytung.
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Ottmann is Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), a speaker of the Nakawe language and a member of the Fishing Lake First Nation in southern Saskatchewan. Her late father, Allan Paquachan, was a former chief and her mother is in her 48th year as a school bus driver. Ottmann is the oldest of six children.