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Parks Canada, in partnership with Wanuskewin, to make an important announcement on Plains bison conservation

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Parks Canada - Wanuskewin and Parks Canada will make a major announcement regarding Plains bison from Grasslands National Park.
 
Wanuskewin is a national historic site on the northern edge of Saskatoon that celebrates Northern Plains Indigenous cultures through permanent exhibits, interpretive programming, culinary experiences, visual and performing arts. It works to advance the understanding and appreciation of the evolving cultures of the Northern Plains indigenous peoples.
 
Grasslands National Park is home to a managed herd of genetically-pure Plains bison. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and has made lasting contributions to wildlife conservation for over a century.
Source : Government of Canada

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