Premier Brad Wall announced his government will contribute $500,000 towards the construction of a 56-space early learning centre on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation.

The federal government will provide $1 million, BMO Financial $250,000 and the Whitecap Dakota First Nation $260,000 towards the project.

Chief Darcy Bear describes the $2-million project as an example of breaking down the wall of segregation.

He adds this project will set up the children of Whitecap for future opportunities.