Edmonton-based Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw’s installation retells her family’s oral history of her great-great-grandfather John “Old Man Jack” Norris, who, according to family stories, contracted Indigenous and Métis women to transport whiskey on Red River Carts, disguised as homesteading supplies. Shillinglaw’s beaded and quilted hide map of the Carlton Trail traces these journeys from Fort Garry to Fort Edmonton, entangled with the issuance of Métis scrip and the impacts of this smuggled alcohol. Heather Shillinglaw is an Edmonton-based Métis artist…
New CEO at Wanuskewin Heritage Park – Darlene Brander (right photo) CEO Darlene Brander (L), Elder Mary Lee (C), Board Chair Candace Wasacase – Lafferty (R) NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Tuesday January 29, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Wanuskewin is thrilled to announce Darlene Brander as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 4, 2019. Chair of Wanuskewin’s Board of Directors, Candace Wasacase-Lafferty made the announcement today at the National Historic Site. Ms. Brander was appointed to the position following a…
Wanuskewin Heritage Park is please to release 3D renderings of our exciting new plans for growth and expansion. Please click links below to watch fly thrus of the new additions. Wanuskewin Facility Tour Wanuskewin Exhibit Tour Wanuskewin Playground Tour
Scotiabank makes $600,000 donation to educational space at Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Wanuskewin News Release March 13 2018
