Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today announced a $750,000 contribution to the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) Foundation to help students in their studies. The donation will be used to transform the institute’s Resource Room into a student success centre that will house computers, study programs and other learning resources to help students earn their diplomas and certificates.

“The growth of our company and our province depends on the talents and skills of these young Aboriginal people,” said Garth Moore, President of PCS Potash. “This investment is about feeding the future and ensuring these students have the tools and support they need to complete their programs.”

Located in Saskatoon, SIIT is an institution of choice for Aboriginal students looking to pursue careers in business, industrial trades, health care and information technology.

“Many of our students do not have computers or a supportive learning environment to complete their projects at home,” explained Randell Morris, President and CEO of SIIT. “When complete, this new student success centre will provide access to computers, a place for group work and a space for tutors and instructors to help students work on their class assignments.”

According to Mr. Morris, the renovated space will be renamed the “PotashCorp Student Success Centre” to recognize the lasting difference this contribution will make in the lives of students. “This generous contribution will greatly enhance student learning and student success at SIIT. Thank you to PotashCorp for helping our students learn, grow and achieve.”

PotashCorp’s donation is the first one ever received by SIIT’s newly established Foundation which has been created to receive and receipt charitable gifts on behalf of the institution.

Headquartered in Saskatoon, PotashCorp is the world’s largest fertilizer company by capacity, producing the three primary crop nutrients – potash, phosphate and nitrogen. With five potash operations in Saskatchewan, and one in New Brunswick, it is responsible for about 20 percent of global capacity and is the world’s leading potash producer. Its operations and business interests span seven countries, making PotashCorp an international enterprise and a key player in meeting the growing challenge of feeding the world.

For more information please contact:

PotashCorp Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Rhonda Speiss
Manager, Corporate Philanthropy
Phone: (306) 933-8544
E-mail Corporate Philanthropy Rob Daniels
Director, Marketing & Communications
Phone: (306) 477-9336
Cell: (306) 370-8198
Email: danialsr@siit.ca