11 Nov 2021
Attention: Newsdesk
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Special Announcement at Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Historic Archeological find unveiled
Friday, November 19, 2021- 9:00 a.m. CST
Treaty Six Territory and Homeland of the Métis Nation (Saskatoon, SK) - On November 19, Wanuskewin Heritage Park will be announcing a significant archeological find that will add the next milestone to an unfolding epic story regarding Indigenous history in the area.
For more than 6,000 years, Wanuskewin was a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples of the North American Plains. Now home to Canada's longest-running archaeological dig, researchers have unearthed more than 200,000 artefacts on the site since the 1980s, with many predating the ruins of Rome and the pyramids of Egypt. The recent discovery has been made with the assistance of the bison who were reintroduced to the region in December 2019.
Media are invited to hear about the archeological find, view a special display that has been created showing aspects of the actual find, and to connect with those involved on the significance and what lies ahead in the ongoing work by the park.
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WHAT: |
Special announcement of a significant archeological find at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Meet those involved for this historic announcement. |
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WHO: |
Darlene Brander, CEO, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Red Earth First Nation Elder Cy Standing, Wahpeton Dakota Nation, Founder Elder Mary Lee, Pelican Lake First Nation - opening prayer |
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WHERE: |
Interpretive Centre, Wanuskewin Heritage Park To access the park via car, simply follow the Bison signs. The Park is located South of Penner Road. |
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WHEN: |
Friday, November 19, 2021
Note: For media unable to attend in person there will be a live stream of the announcement on the Wanuskewin Facebook page |
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COVID-19 |
Space for media is limited due to COVID-19 guidelines. Masking measures will be in place. All in attendance must show proof of vaccination and photo ID. Fully immunized means that the individual has received all doses in their vaccine series and more than 14 days have passed since the receipt of the last dose. |
Interviews will be available following the press conference. For more information to coordinate interviews and to RSVP, please contact:
Kate Rogers
tartanbond on behalf of Wanuskewin Heritage Park
kate.rogers@tartanbond.com
604-880-1494
