by janecanapini | Feb 5, 2023 | Attractions, Saskatchewan
“The Elders used to tell us when the bison come back, that’s when there’ll be a good change in our history.” – Cy Standing, Wahpeton Dakota Nation of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
To the Indigenous Peoples of the Great Plains, bison have never been merely a source of sustenance. For as long as there have been People on the grasslands of North America, the bison have represented a part of their Indigenous identity. And a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatchewan is one of the best ways to learn more.
by janecanapini | Oct 19, 2022 | Accommodations, Saskatchewan
Yes, it’s an inn. Yes, it’s a bin, as in grain bin. And yes, it’s incredible. Making for everything its “BIN-credible’ name promised: an unforgettable stay at one of the most unique accommodations you could imagine: a former grain bin...
by janecanapini | Oct 5, 2022 | Art, Saskatchewan
When the average person thinks about Canadian Indigenous art, (if they think about it at all), what probably comes to mind are traditional beaded moccasins, totem poles and soapstone carvings. Today, there are exciting modern art pieces being created by Canadian Indigenous artists who are paying homage to their past by using some of their culture’s traditional techniques, but in a decidedly more modern way that reflects their interpretation of the world and what’s happening in it right now.
by janecanapini | Sep 22, 2022 | Saskatchewan
Grasslands National Park is one of Saskatchewan’s – and Canada’s – true hidden gems. With a unique and unexpected beauty that goes far beyond the stereotypical images of this prairie province, this is one place you’ll want to visit.