The Saskatchewan World Indigenous Festival for the Arts will bring together different Indigenous cultures to promote cultural exchange, unity and reconciliation through music and the arts within a 2-day festival for August 24th and 25th, 2016 at Delta Bessborough Gardens in Saskatoon, SK. The diverse Indigenous people of Saskatchewan will have the opportunity to work on the creation of joint performances, while inviting Indigenous artists and musicians from other provinces and countries to diversify the intercultural experience.

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• Rumley Suites (73-24th Street East Saskatoon SK S7K 1N9 Downtown) : 6 suites currently available from Aug 21-29
  2 Bedroom 2 Bath Suites: 1 - 4 nights @ $ 249.95, 5-13 nights @ $199.95
• The Riverfront (902 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon SK S7K 0G8 - Next to the River & Downtown area) 1 Suite available from Aug 21-29
  1 bedroom 1 Bath Suites: 1 - 4 nights @ $ 169.95, 5-13 nights @ $139.95
• Hallmark Place (311 6th Avenue North Saskatoon SK S7K 7A9 next to the Riverfront & Downtown) 26 suites available from Aug 21-29
  (13) 1 bedroom, 1 bath Suites: 1 - 4 nights @ $ 169.95, 5-13 nights @ $139.95
  (13) 2 bedroom, 1 bath Suites: 1 - 4 nights @ $ 189.95, 5-13 nights @ $169.95
• The Broadway (611 University Drive Saskatoon SK S7N 3Z1) 1 Suite available from Aug 21-29
  (13) 1 bedroom, 1 bath Suites: 1 - 4 nights @ $ 169.95, 5-13 nights @ $139.95

WIBF Specialized Tour Package – Pe kapaysik Miykowapi

Contact for bookings: Irene Elliott, Irene.elliott@wanuskewin.com, (306)931-6767

These packages were created especially for WIBF delegates. Prices are listed, and transportation is not included.

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Global Initiatives to be Discussed WIBF 2016

• • Strengthening Indigenous Nations
  • Trading Globally and Recreating Global Strategies
  • Building Stronger Economies
  • Rebuilding Nations with Good Governance
  • Partnerships and Impact Benefits Agreements
  • Creating Greener Economies
  • Shared Values- Developing Countries

• CHIEF WHITECAP & JOHN LAKE
  Experience the story of the great Sioux leader, Sitting Bull, as he and his people came to Canada fleeing the US Army’s 7th Cavalry in 1877.
• ALMIGHTY VOICE, WILLOW CREE HEALING LODGE & FORT CARLTON
  Listen to the tragic story of Almighty Voice who eluded the RCMP for more than a year and a half after he shot and killed a cow in 1895.
• CHIEF POUNDMAKER AND HIS PEOPLE
  The Battle of Cut Knife Hill had the potential to be Canada’s Little Big Horn. Hear why this did not happen from those whose families were part of the Battle of Cut Knife Hill (Broken Knife).
• VALLEY ROAD
  This road is one of the earliest arteries carved out of the South Saskatchewan River valley early in the last century linking Saskatoon to the farming and recreation areas along the way.

Email: Arla@ixtapatravel.ca or call 306-664-3233 or call or text to 306-220-5085

The Sheraton Cavalier is happy to offer the delegates of WIBF a group rate of $165 plus applicable taxes for a traditional room, with complimentary parking (value of $15 per night)

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Help sponsor an EIYGL youth member attend the WIBF 2016 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan through an enticing and lucrative prized fundraiser. Please click here for more details.