VisitorsFAQ'sWhat is Wanuskewin? Wanuskewin is a gathering place where people have been coming to for 6,000 years. People came here to hunt, gather, and to camp for the winter. The site is important for spiritual uses as well. Wanuskewin is the site of a medicine wheel of which fewer that 100 remain on the northern plains. What does Wanuskewin mean? Loosely translated to mean 'Seeking peace of mind'. When did the park open? June 27, 1992 Who designed the building? Lawrence Dressel of the Akin, Olfert Architects Ltd. Who owns Wanuskewin? Wanuskewin is a non-profit corporation run by a board of directors: the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority with guidance provided by WIHI (Wanuskewin Indian Heritage Incorporated). Is Wanuskewin a reserve? No. Wanuskewin is not reserve land. How many people are employed at the Park? During the peak summer season about 40 – 45 people are employed at the Park, of which over 90% are of Aboriginal decent. Is Wanuskewin open year round? Yes, Wanuskewin only closes Good Friday and between Christmas and New Years. How many visitors come here per year? Approximately 75,000. Who did the statues at the front of the building? Local sculptor Lloyd Pinnay. How big is the Park? 116 Hectares. |
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