b'them to a healing methodology based on the original Indigenous matriarchal value systems. Indigenous teachings and culture have provided clear guidance throughout the design process, says Melissa McAlister, Principal Architect with Prairie Architects. As a result, the design is inspired by a great respect for Grandmother Moon, the Medicine Wheel, Indigenous languages, ceremonial traditions, cultural artwork and expressions, the importance of growing ones own food and medicines, the value of a hands-on connection to nature and organic, curving forms.Its with these Indigenous values and teachings in mind that Prairie Architects has made a deliberate effort to focus on sustainability, design the Village using non-institutional products and deviate from the traditional Western concept of a cabin. And at the heart of this sustainable village with passiveOntario. Teri Urban, Parkwests Director of People, Safety technologies, McAlister continues, Indigenous teachings andand Administration, notes that this project is not only an culture have shaped the projects strong relationship with andopportunity to continue working with these communities, but connection to the land and cohesion between the site andalso an opportunity to make a profound social impact.building design. Being a woman in construction, it gives me a huge sense of PREPARING FOR THE BUILD pride to be able to work on something thats going to make a The construction of Clan Mothers Healing Village is beingdifference in the lives of these women, she adds.entrusted to Parkwest Projects Ltd., a firm with a 25-yearThe sense of camaraderie and collaboration is strong among history of working on Indigenous community projects. Thethe entire Village team. That includes McAlister and Prairie team is working with Prairie Architects to plan the first stage ofArchitects, who feel honoured to be taking part in an important construction, which will include the development of the sitesIndigenous initiative. The feeling is more than mutual, says Val longhouse and eight cabins. Monk, Director of Healing Programs with Clan Mothers, who We were hired as the construction manager back in the fallnotes that the organization feels fortunate to be working with of 2022, and weve been working with the design team andpartners like Prairie Architects and Parkwest Projects, who the Clan Mothers organization since then to develop theunderstand the importance of the initiative and are committed design, go through budgeting exercises and hone in on a planto making it a reality.that will accomplish what they want to do while falling withinThe traditional Indigenous way is to develop a relationship, their budget, reports Tyler Clegg, Vice President of Businessnot simply a transaction, and our partners genuinely Development with Parkwest. understand this, Monk says. It has been exciting to work with To see [Clan Mothers] excitement as we move along in thiscompanies that are attuned to our vision and have consistently pre-construction process, and how appreciative they are togone above and beyondespecially with providing innovative have us as partners, makes this project much more rewarding,ideas that go beyond construction and represent what a he adds. committed partnership means.The Clan Mothers Healing Village project is a source of prideGitchi Miigwetch, she adds. We send gratitude of the for the Parkwest team, who has developed a number ofhighest regard.schools, health-care facilities, public assets and infrastructureThe team currently plans to break ground in July 2023. Learn assets for Indigenous communities across Manitoba andmore about Clan Mothers at www.clanmothers.ca. www.specialloy.caCONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICESCONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICESCONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICES Parkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony Repairs Parkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony RepairsParkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony RepairsARCHITECTURAL FINISHES Structural Concrete RepairsBuilding EnvelopeStructural Concrete Repairs Building EnvelopeStructural Concrete RepairsBuilding EnvelopeSealant Services Waterproofing Sealant Services WaterproofingSpecialists in Division 05 Stainless, Aluminum and Steel Components. Sealant Services WaterproofingCarlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd.Carlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd.Carlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd.1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A4 1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A41035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A4 Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938info@specialloy.ca|204.775.2211|fax: 204.775.2324|Winnipeg, MB Canada R3P 1S1 www.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.cawww.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.cawww.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.caIssue 2 | Summer Edition | 2023 BUILD MANITOBA 49'