Wanuskewin benefits from Federal Government investment
- EFN Staff | January 05, 2017
Wanuskewin Heritage Park has received $425,000 from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150). Five recreational and community facilities in Saskatoon, including the popular National Historic Site, will be upgraded with the Government of Canada's CIP 150 investment of $1,324,860. The improvements made with the funding will help sustain the facilities over the long-term, which will provide Saskatoon residents with updated amenities to enjoy well into the future.
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Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, on behalf of The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, made the announcement during a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon.
"The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening community institutions, as well as the local economy, through improved infrastructure. Today's investments under Canada 150 demonstrate this commitment to help develop our communities, celebrate our heritage and improve the quality of life for all Canadians,” said Greg Fergus.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada's celebration of our country's 150th anniversary of Confederation. Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada's Regional Development Agencies to invest in the improvement of local communities across the country, starting in 2016-17, with Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) being responsible for administering the program in Western Canada.
"Wanuskewin is thrilled to be the recipient of funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada, which will be used to repair the infrastructure of this iconic building. Wanuskewin has been a gathering place for many people for thousands of years,” said Dana Soonias, CEO Wanuskewin Heritage Park. “This funding assists us in maintaining a facility that will continue to bring people together - in community, in healing and in reconciliation."