Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister for Parks Canada has announced the designation of the Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School in Lestock, as a national historic site.
The former school, located on Muskowekwan First Nation lands, is the last standing residential school in Saskatchewan. The building was constructed in 1930-31 and replaced earlier school buildings dating to the late 1800s. It was saved from demolition by school survivors and community members who see it as an important site that bears witness to the history of residential schools. They hope to repurpose it into a place of commemoration, healing, and cultural learning, and a site of memory for all Canadians.

Chief Reginald Bellerose of Muskowekwan First Nation says, “Today marks a historic day in Canada. The designation of Muscowequan Indian Residential School as a national historic site will ensure all Canadians and the world learn the truth about the atrocities that occurred in these schools.”