Federated Cooperatives Limited is stepping up to aid Wanuskewin Heritage Park in its bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site by 2025.

FCL’s new CEO Heather Ryan made the announcement at the park this morning that the company was providing a $1 million donation to assist the park with its programming, resource management activity, and UNESCO application.

Darlene Brander, CEO Wanuskewin Heritage Park, says “Co-op has stepped up to ensure we can fully articulate the new interpretive centre and trail system as being unique in the world.” Wanuskewin also features multiple archeological sites, and the new and ever-growing bison herd.

Wanuskewin officials say the Park must meet the rigorous UNESCO criteria while it simultaneously expands its programming and resource management activity at what is now a greatly enhanced and multi-faceted attraction.