Helmets and shovels from the Treaty 8 Youth transitional housing site (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 35-million dollar affordable housing facility supported by Indigenous Service Canada, the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton.
Darlene Lennie, project manager for Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services says after working with Lorretta Bellrose for 6 years, it’s a long dream that’s finally coming to fruition.
Darlene Lennie, Project Manager for Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
The facility will see programs that will help aid youth transitioning into adulthood and healing, community and culture. Lennie goes on to say that over 118 youth will be able to use the facility at anytime once completed.
Loretta Bellrose, Chief administrative officer of the Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services spoke with Windspeaker Radio Network about how the groundbreaking event is a sign of reconciliation in building a home for the youth.
Loretta Bellrose, Chief administrative officer for the Urban Child and Family Services speaking at the groundbreaking event
Bellrose speaks on the choosing of the name of the facility from the Elders of Treaty 8, calling it Kîwîtin Acâhkos (Cree for North Star) and the meaning behind the choice of the name.
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