The month-long online raffle to raise local funding for an Indigenous Cultural Space inside the Lac La Biche campus of Portage College is into its last hours. The deadline to purchase raffle tickets is one second before midnight, Wednesday, April 21.
Tickets are available online here.
The Indigenous Cultural Space will serve as a concrete and spiritual center-piece for our students, staff and community. It will provide a space to educate and participate in spiritual and cultural events. This project is keeping with Portage’s strong Indigenous roots and will benefit students and staff for years to come.
Hosted by the Portage College Athletic Association, the raffle funds will go to support buying equipment, furniture and supplies for the Indigenous Cultural Space. A federal grant was received by Portage for a portion of the project last year. The grant covers about 40 per cent of the overall costs for the centre, say college officials.
"This project is keeping with Portage’s strong history and working with the First Nations and Métis people in our area. The cultural space will benefit students and staff for years to come,” says Nancy Broadbent, President and CEO of Portage College. “We are very grateful for the community and government support for this initiative and to the PCAA for organizing the raffle.”
Prizes in the raffle include a complete patio set, a camping package, a Jordin Tootoo Chicago Blackhawks pack and traditional Indigenous artwork.
Tickets start at $10, with multi-purchase options available.
As of Tuesday afternoon, almost 8,000 tickets had been sold, and more than $12,000 raised.
The winners of the draw will be announced at noon on Friday, April 23.
1st Prize - Complete Patio Set Up Value $2,300
• Terra Gear Halton 8 Piece Cushioned Patio Table Set
• Terra Gear Madera Stainless Steel 67 000 btu Propane BBQ
• Terra Gear Wellesley Collection Pair of Club Chairs and Side Table
• Terra Gear Patio Gazebo with Netting
• Terra Gear Offset Patio Umbrella
2nd Prize - Camping Pkg Value $850
• 2 - Portage College Kuma Camping Chairs
• Yeti 45 Cooler
• Pair of Cobra 25-mile Radius Walkie Talkies
• 2 - Portage College Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumblers
3rd Prize - Westinghouse 55” Smart TV Value $600
4th Prize - Autographed Jordin Tootoo Prize pack Value $500
• Autographed Jordin Tootoo Chicago Black Hawks Jersey
• Autographed Jordin Tootoo Book All the Way, My Life on The Ice
• Autographed Jordin Tootoo Nashville Predators Hat
5th Prize - Toro Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer and Blower Value $400
6th Prize - Eagle Feather Wood Art Value $350
