Partners of the Historical Site Project
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
National Trust for Canada
Heritage Saskatchewan
Museums Association of Saskatchewan
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Carleton University – Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism
Parks Canada
Federation of Sovereign Indian Nations
University of Saskatchewan
University of Alberta
Office of the Treaty Commissioner
The former residential school, historically known as Muscowequan IRS was declared as one of Canada’s Top Ten Endangered Places (2018 list) by the National Trust for Canada.
As noted, the 1930 structure remaining at the site is the last intact former residential school in Saskatchewan and one of a few extant from 139 former Indigenous residential schools in Canada.
Muskowekwan First Nation has partnered with Carleton University, Azrieli School of Architecture in research and design concept projects aimed at stabilizing and repurposing the historic structure, as well as preserving the cultural landscape features of the overall site.
It should be noted that there are multiple unmarked and unidentified graves located around the former school building, and commemoration of the graves of children who never made it home, is a very important component of this project. The work in locating the unmarked graves began in 2018 and continues with the guidance, support and consultation of community.
Muskowekwan First Nation is managing all aspects of the conservation and repurposing of the former residential school through consultation, engagement and consistent monthly meetings with the Muskowekwan Historical Site Advisory Group.