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Wanuskewin Heritage Park
www.wanuskewin.com

Wanuskewin is a National historic park situated along the South Saskatchewan River.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park was designated a provincial heritage property in 1984 and the Park officially opened in June 1992. Since then, hundreds of thousands of visitors have experienced what the Park has to offer: a window of understanding of First Nations heritage and culture, and the common roots all North Americans share. It is a living sacred cultural site, which honors, 6,000 years of First Nations people who have gathered there. The Wanuskewin Visitor center is an excellent place to learn about the First Nations culture and is a place to seek peace of mind, a place of living in harmony. The lessons it has to offer are ageless. Wanuskewin continues to be a place to gather and meet as they offer meeting rooms and facilities for conferences, workshops, and seminars. They also provide catering, educational programming and have an on-site gift shop that offers traditional First Nations products. Come share the experience! To learn more about Wanuskewin Heritage Park visit their web site.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Saskatchewan Western Development Museum (WDM) focuses on the social and economic history for the Province of Saskatchewan. It has a network of four exhibiting branches in the cities of Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Saskatoon, and Yorkton, with a headquarters facility, also the Curatorial Centre, located in Saskatoon. In 2005 WDM undertook several projects in celebration of Saskatchewan’s centennial. By winning the Prairie Gamble centennial exhibit, which depicted the years leading to provincehood. The exhibit explored the lives of First Nations people, the rise of the Métis, Canada’s push to attract settlers to the northwest and the inauguration of September 1st; which was celebrated on September 4th when Prime Minister Wilfrid Lauier arrived in the province. WDM hosts special events, collaborates with several organizations, and is committed to preserving traditional crafts and skills from pioneer days. They annually offer three training courses, membership opportunities, educational programs with reference to artifacts, and they have a museum gift shop. To learn more about Saskatchewan Western Development Museum visit their web site.

Saskatchewan Western Development Museum

Tourism Saskatchewan is the place; they have a wealth of travel information (brochures, maps, etc.) plus picnic areas, washrooms, souvenirs and snacks waiting for you. Tourism Saskatchewan has five Visitor Reception Centers not to mention friendly, certified counselors available to answer all of your questions. Saskatchewan’s landscape is larger-than-life, the people are down-to-earth, and the cultural experience is authentic. For example, it should be noted in the Cree language Saskatchewan means “Swift-flowing River”. Saskatchewan is a great stop for those interested in Native American culture and the history of Western Canada. There’s room to breathe in the cites and towns, and in our beaches and resorts. Discover a place where every visit is rejuvenating. Explore different regions and scenic routes; everything you need is here at your fingertips. There are more than 120 tourism information centers in communities around Saskatchewan, so you’re never far from a friendly face and helpful information. To learn more about Tourism Saskatchewan visit their web site.

Tourism Saskatoon provides visitor services such as local attractions, business directory, entertainment, events and festivals, recreation, restaurant guide, shopping, transportation, travel trade, and an integrated membership program. Tourism Saskatoon also, highlights marketing and membership services for the city, whose mission is to provide economic development through tourism.  Business services include convention planning, bid preparation and group tours, brochures, accommodation information, and Saskatoon and Saskatchewan road maps. City souvenirs may be purchased at both the downtown location and the seasonal visitor center. To learn more about Tourism Saskatoon visit their web site.

Dakota Dunes Golf Links is a partnership venture between four First Nations: Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Prince Albert Grand Council, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and their economic development corporations. Located on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation reserve at the heights of the South Saskatchewan River Valley Basin, Dakota Dunes Golf Links opened to the public April 30th, 2004. This 18-hole, full service, land-links style course is the province’s only complete Cooke-Carleton designed golf property. The Dunes has received its fair share of recognition as a quality golf course since opening in 2004 and The National Post Golf Magazine listed the Dune in their top 10 new Canadian public courses in 2004, and Golf Digest Magazine awarded to “Best New Canadian Course, 2005”. Recently Dakota Dunes hosted the First Nations Cup Tournament and is in discussions to host a Canadian Tour event for Saskatchewan. For the complete article see “Economic Development on Par at Whitecap Dakota First Nations.” To learn more about Dakota Dunes Golf Links visit their web site.