City Monument Receives Heritage Award

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) recognized the “Spirit of Alliance - War of 1812” monument in the category of Education. The Heritage Awards were presented by His Worship Mayor Donald Atchison at the February 29 meeting of City Council.

“This is an achievement to be proud of,” says Kevin Kitchen, Community Development Manager.  “Commemorations contribute to Saskatoon’s urban landscape.  Whether as statues, monuments, or cairns, they describe our connections to the past, express community and individual values, contribute to telling our story, and help to create a sense of place.”

The education awards recognize the achievements of an individual, group or organization to educate the citizens of Saskatoon about its heritage in the areas of archaeology, history, museums, historic buildings and sites, genealogy, natural history, and folklore.

The City of Saskatoon received the donation of the Spirit of Alliance monument from the Whitecap Dakota First Nation to commemorate the alliance between the British Crown, the Dakota and others; and how the Dakota came to reside in the area.