August is Full of Summer Activities at PA National Park

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o        Sponsored by the Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce and Waskesiu Recreation Association

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o        For ticket information contact the Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce:  (306) 663-5410.

• 30th Annual Grey Owl Howl Family Dance – Sunday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m.

o        This Sunday join us for the Grey Owl Howl in the Community Hall! Everyone is welcome to this night filled with games, food, beverages, dancing, prizes, and fun!

o        For ticket information contact The Waskesiu Seasonal Residents Association at WaskesiuSRA@gmail.com

Participate in Traditional Programming Throughout the Summer!

• NEW-Traditional Activities – Friday, Saturday, Sunday starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Teepee  

o        Engage in this brand new program and bring Indigenous culture back to Waskesiu!

o        Create a beadwork masterpiece, and discover the traditional medicines and edible plants found in the park.

• Join talented local Indigenous Artist, Educator, and Author, Leah Dorion, at Saturday events throughout the summer!
  • Heritage Day on Saturday, August 12, 2017
  • Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival on Saturday, August 26, 2017
  • Outter Limits Fun Run on Saturday, September 23, 2017

o        Visit her website to learn more: http://www.leahdorion.ca/gallery.html

See the attached poster for more details:

Waskesiu Heritage Museum: Heritage Day – Saturday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The good old days of Waskesiu are brought to life at Heritage Days. Living in a shack tent, old fashion games like sack races and treats like grandma makes are all waiting for you this Saturday.

• Family Activities take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Waskesiu Heritage Museum grounds and admission is free!
• Explore your creative side, and paint your own buffalo masterpiece with Leah Dorion.  

Frank Dunn Triathlon – Sunday, August 13^th

The Frank Dunn Triathlon is one of the oldest and most anticipated triathlons in Western Canada! Triathletes compete by swimming 1.5 km in Waskesiu Lake; hitting the road for a 62 km bicycle ride, and then running for 13 km in and around the townsite of Waskesiu.

• To participate or to learn more, visit www.frankdunntriathlon.ca!

The Visitor Centre is OPEN DAILY 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and can answer any questions: (306) 663-4522 OR panp.info@pc.gc.ca.