ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye Elders and Disabled Housing
Affordable Housing for Indigenous Elders and Individuals with Disabilities
ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye Elders and Disabled Housing is an accessible, modular housing development designed for Tla’amin Nation’s Elders and individuals with disabilities. It will house vulnerable members of the community, many of whom are at the risk of homelessness or occupying homes that are in need of major repairs.
All 24 units in ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye Elders and Disabled Housing are accessible with full wheelchair access and accessibility features, such as grab bars, integrated into the design. Three units provide fully universal accessibility, including lower kitchen counters, wheel-in showers, and accessible mounting heights and clearances.
Lu’ma Development Management (LDM) was responsible for managing the development process and construction claims for this project. While this is an independent living project, the residents will benefit from the building’s proximity to the Tla’amin Community Health Centre, which provides a full range of primary, secondary, and tertiary health services for Nation members.
LOCATION: Teeshohsum Reserve, Tla’amin Nation, located near Powell River, BC
STATUS: Completed in 2023
CLIENT: Tla’amin Nation
FUNDER: CMHC’s Rapid Housing Initiative
OPERATOR: Tla’amin Nation Legacy Society