b'PROJECT PROFILETHE SHUSWAPHEALING CENTRE: W H E R E C O M M U N I T I E S H E A L T O G E T H E RBY MATTHEW BRADFORDcott Builders joined theThe $10-million centre will be aCentre is designed by renowned S District of Sicamous andwelcome addition to the community.Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, Splatsin First Nation thisWithin its curvaceous walls, member of the Siksika Nation and March to break ground on the Shuswap15,000 sq. ft. of space will housethe name behind iconic projects such (Secwpemc) Healing Centre. Nowvarious medical practitioners (e.g.,as the Canadian Museum of History in construction on 200 Main Streetphysiotherapy, massage therapy andin Gatineau, Que.; First Nations in Sicamous, B.C., the building willchiropractic services), doctors offices,University of Canada in Regina, serve as a hub for allied health-carelabs and the aforementioned FirstSask.; and the Natural Museum of the professionals and a home to FirstNations Healing Centre. American Indian in Washington, DC, Nations healing practices. While attending the March 11among many others. In a statement groundbreaking ceremony, Splatsindescribing his approach to the new Todays milestone demonstratesKukpi7 (Chief) Mike Christiancentre, Cardinal said he wanted to the importance of collaboration inlauded the centres Indigenous healinghonour both the nature and contours bringing transformative projects toofferings, noting, Theres going to beof the environment where the building life, said the Honourable Sean Fraser,room inside the building for Indigenouswill rest, and the cultures of those who Minister of Housing, Infrastructurehealing processesTheres moreinhabit the area.and Communities. As a result of theof a cultural flavour to it spiritually, partnership between Sicamous andand utilizing cultural medicines andThe site is indeed inspiring. It is located Splatsin t Secwpemc, the Shuswapwhatnot [to offer] the whole humanclose to the water and the Sekmaws Healing Centre will be an indispensableside of healing. (Sicamous) fishing village, and will resource to the region and localinclude upwards of 0.75 acres of green Indigenous communities, providingspace that will be retained and enhanced essential health and wellness services CONNECTING TO CARE to create an outdoor community to residents. The Shuswap (Secwpemc) Healinggathering space on Main Street. SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202439'