Mandate
Our mandate is to work in partnership with the local community and Grasslands National Park of Canada to promote the conservation of native prairie landscapes, while inviting the exploration and appreciation of prairie culture and natural history.
About Prairie Wind & Silver Sage (PWSS)
Incorporated in 1997, PWSS is a non-profit organization with registered charity status and a governing board of up to six volunteer directors.
2025 Board of Directors:
- Chair: Amber Kapchinske
- Justin Crowe
- Eugene Dumont
- Edna Facette
- Barbara Meneley
- Carole Rundle
In addition, two board seats are reserved for ex officio (non-voting) members:
- Grassland National Park Representative – Shelly Duquette Larson
- Village of Val Marie Representative – Ronald Denniel
Operations are carried out by a part time Executive Director, seasonal staff, and volunteers.
To become a member, please contact us by email at prairie@pwss.org, by phone 306-298-4910 (May to Sept only), or purchase your membership online.
PWSS is a recognized Ecomuseum housed in Val Marie’s historic schoolhouse, that also serves as a gift shop, bookstore, art gallery and visitor centre. The art gallery exhibits culturally and ecologically relevant work from regional and local artists. PWSS takes great pride in having developed and published the Field Guide to Grasslands National Park, the only field guide of its kind.
Our Partners
We have a formal partnership agreement with Grasslands National Park to provide visitor information services.
Built in 1927, the little red brick schoolhouse was declared a Municipal Heritage Site by the Village of Val Marie in 2007. The building is owned by the Village of Val Marie.
We are members of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS), and Cypress Hills-Grasslands Destination Area.