Member Statement (3 November 2021)

From Hansard (3 November 2021)

Wanuskewin Receives Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Award

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last night, Wanuskewin Heritage Park received the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan’s Heritage Award for Physical Heritage Conservation. Mr. Speaker, Wanuskewin has worked hard to conserve and preserve its physical and cultural heritage. The most recent work can be traced to the visitor experience master plan that was undertaken by the park in 2013. This plan was guided by a mission of advancing understanding and appreciation of the evolving cultures of the northern plains Indigenous peoples, as well as the vision to be a living reminder of the people’s sacred relationship with the land.

Mr. Speaker, Wanuskewin would eventually begin an expansion and renovation to refresh the buildings and the lands. This resulted in new state-of-the-art exhibits, meeting spaces, and cultural areas. It’s doubled the footprint of the building, blending old with new into a world-class facility. Mr. Speaker, Wanuskewin also welcomed a herd of plains bison, just across from the interpretive centre, after a 150-year absence from the province. This transformative action spanned multiple concurrent projects and it was completed in December of 2020.

Mr. Speaker, to be recognized by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan is appreciated and inspiring. I ask all members to join me in congratulating Wanuskewin Heritage Park on its efforts and successes in honouring the past, thriving in the present, and realizing its future. Thank you.

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