Moosomin First Nation Economic Development Corporation is announcing the launch of Moosomin Downs, at Moosomin Plains

A joint media release with the FSIN says many First Nations and non-First Nations people in the horse racing industry have been impacted by the closing of Marquis Downs in Saskatoon.

Moosomin Downs,  will look to be the answer to a renewed and diversified equine sporting industry. Prairieland Park assets are expected to be donated in kind to this First Nations endeavor.

Moosomin Downs host thoroughbred and standardbred racing, chariot and chuckwagon racing, 4-H and rodeo events, equine therapy, industry training with youth and equine professionals and the original extreme sport of Indian Relay.

FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says the FSIN Chiefs-in-Assembly voted unanimously in favor of supporting Moosomin First Nation to be the host of an all-inclusive equine sporting development, that will provide the foundation for revitalization of a part of the identity of First Nations people that was on the brink of being lost.