NEWS RELEASE:
Tipi Raising At The Saskatoon Inn Hotel Celebrates National Aboriginal
Day
SASKATOON (June 20, 2007) – The Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre will join together
with the city’s youth to celebrate 2007 National Aboriginal Day.
A celebration with over 45 youths will be hosted on Thursday, June 21, at the Saskatoon Inn Hotel
and Conference Centre. In honour of Aboriginal culture, traditional highlights will include Tipi-raising,
story telling and Métis jigging.
“It is our goal to bring together the young people of this city and celebrate Aboriginal culture
while promoting cultural harmony. We believe that the youth are our future and this event will
be a great learning experience for all.“ said Melanie Stroh, Director of Sales and Marketing for
the Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre.
The event will be attended by youth from Howard Coad Elementary and St. Edwards School, members
of the Aboriginal community, and associates of the Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre.
“Two of CHIP Hospitality’s values are Appreciation and Respect for all. The National Aboriginal
Day Celebration is an excellent way for us to bring together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people
to learn about each other’s culture and bring us closer to living these values every day,” said
Stroh.
Every year, the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre sponsors several programs and events within
the Aboriginal community such as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Cultural Celebration
and Powwow, and the Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Super Saturday program. The Saskatoon Inn is committed
to public awareness and strives to educate all associates about Aboriginal culture. In 2004, 200
of the hotel’s associates participated in the Office of the Treaty Commissioner’s Treaty Awareness
program and gained a better understanding of First Nations history and culture.
Hotel cleansing ceremonies, Aboriginal cuisine and art displays are just a sampling of events
planned to celebrate National Aboriginal Day at CHIP Hospitality hotels in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Organized in cooperation with local Aboriginal groups, the events build on CHIP’s longstanding
partnerships with Aboriginal groups across the country, which include a scholarship program for
Aboriginal youth, sponsorship of local Aboriginal events and programs, and hospitality career
and recruitment opportunities.
CHIP Hospitality is one of Canada’s leading hotel management companies and currently manages more
than 30 hotels and resorts in Canada with more than 7,000 rooms. The company manages independent
hotels and hotels operating under major franchise brands including some Delta Hotels, Crowne Plaza,
Radisson, Residence Inn by Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Quality, Gouverneur, Best Western, Ramada
and Coast properties. A subsidiary of CHIP REIT, CHIP Hospitality uses management strategies,
upgrades, repositioning and franchising to improve the operating performance of the properties
in its portfolio to create value for its investors and owners. CHIP REIT units trade on the TSX
under the symbol HOT.un, HOT.db and Hot.db.a.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Photo available upon request.
Contact:
Melanie Stroh, Director of Sales and Marketing
Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre
Tel: (306) 668-9651
mstroh@chiphospitality.com
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