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CHIEF POUNDMAKER HISTORICAL CENTRE AND TEEPEE VILLAGE OPENING

Released on June 7, 1996

Deputy Premier and Economic Development Minister Dwain Lingenfelter
today joined Chief Ted Antoine of the Poundmaker Cree Nation for the
official opening of the Chief Poundmaker Historical Centre and Teepee
Village. The interpretive centre is owned and operated by the
Poundmaker Cree Nation and is located on the Poundmaker Reserve, 65 km
west of North Battleford.

"The Poundmaker Historical Centre is an excellent example of the kinds
of projects envisioned under the Partnership for Growth economic
strategy" Lingenfelter said. "It began as an idea and progressed as a
successful project that is creating between 40 and 50 jobs for the
people of this community."

The Chief Poundmaker Historical Centre and Teepee Village,
Saskatchewan's newest tourism destination, represents years of effort
and planning that began back in 1992 by the Poundmaker Cree Nation.
Additional development is also planned for this project including a
gift shop, additional interpretive and artifacts displays, a photo
archive and gallery, a ceramic diorama of the Poundmaker Cree Nation
history, and further upgrading of roads, trails and parking.

"Creating wealth and jobs for our growing work force of Aboriginal
people is very important not only for individuals, but for the economy
as a whole," Chief Antoine said. "Wealth and job creation is the key
to prosperous and viable communities."

The Department of Economic Development provided $50,000 in funding for
the project under the Tourism Western Economic Partnership Agreement,
and $20,000 under Destination Saskatchewan.

"Development of Aboriginal tourism is one of our priorities, and is
also highlighted as such in Partnership for Growth," Lingenfelter said.
"Tourism is especially significant because it's an area where we can
compete on a global scale and can draw visitors from around the world
to our tourist attractions."

Lingenfelter commended the Poundmaker Cree Nation for its vision and
hard work to make this project a reality. The minister added the Chief
Poundmaker Historical Centre and Teepee Village is an important example
of the rich culture and history of the Poundmaker Cree Nation in
Saskatchewan.

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For more information, contact:

Gillian Brodie Debbie Wilkie
Poundmaker Cree Nation Economic Development
Box 220 Regina
Paynton Saskatchewan Phone: (306) 787-7982
S0M 2J0
Phone: (306) 398-4971
Fax: (306) 398-2522

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