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By paNOW Staff

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PAGC and Sask Polytech agree to create Indigenous encampment

Dec 11, 2021 | 3:56 PM

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have partnered to discuss and explore opportunities of creating a traditional Indigenous encampment at the Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre.

The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday.

The research centre is on the shores of Candle Lake, and provides students with hands-on learning and research opportunities in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, conservation law, recreation and environmental, civil and water resources technologies.

A traditional Indigenous encampment would expand those learning opportunities to areas like land-based applied research projects, cultural awareness and language acquisition training, along with education about the history of Indigenous people. Elders and knowledge keepers would be consulted throughout the process.

“On behalf of the PAGC executive and our 12 chiefs, I am pleased to sign this memorandum of understanding with Saskatchewan Polytechnic,” Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte said in a statement. “It is a key component of our plan to establish an alternative energy program with the goal of developing food production and security in northern Saskatchewan. Thanks to this partnership, we will be able to develop the necessary curriculum and ensure that the delivery of the program will be provided in a way that will advance the level of Indigenous participation in the energy sector. This new Indigenous encampment will also ensure students have an understanding of the role of Indigenous people in these sectors and others.”

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to the renewal of relationships — miyo wahkohtowin — with Indigenous communities.

“This collaboration with Prince Albert Grand Council will explore new training and research possibilities at the Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, Sask Polytech president and CEO. “This partnership is one more way we are practicing miyo wahkohtowin – working in good relations with one another. It will provide increased opportunities for our students and staff to learn about the history and culture of Indigenous peoples, and will serve to promote intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect.”

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