A new partnership will bring free admission to Wanuskewin Heritage Park for several days this month.
SGI Canada and Wanuskewin announced a new one-year partnership Wednesday morning.
The partnership will see SGI provide $31,000 to help fund learning experiences at the heritage park.
The funding will also see Wanuskewin provide free admission every Sunday this August.
““This partnership will help support many immersive and educational experiences at the park,” said Felix Thomas, Board Chair of Wanuskewin Heritage Park. “The opportunity to enhance our facilities and experiences is welcome as we pursue our designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
Both Wanuskewin and SGI hope the free admission will make learning about Indigenous people more accessible.
(A poster on display announcing the SGI an Wanuskewin partnership. Photo by Joel Willick.)
“SGI CANADA has a deep commitment to the Calls to Action that arose out of the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,” said Penny McCune, President and CEO of SGI CANADA. “This partnership is another way we can help staff, customers and the people of Saskatchewan build greater cultural awareness and understanding so that we can walk together down the path of reconciliation.”
Wanuskewin Heritage Park, North of Saskatoon, has announced several partnerships like this one in previous years.
These partnerships have come as the Indigenous cultural site continues its years long quest to achieved a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
(TOP PHOTO. Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Photo by Joel Willick)