Oomiiqsu (Aboriginal Mother Centre)
Location: Port Alberni, BC
General Contractor: IWCD
Architect: dHK
Size: two-storey building with 16 living units
JRE Products Used: Kennedy Bath Accessory Set, Mirrors, Grab Bars
The Oomiiqsu Aboriginal Mother Centre in Port Alberni, a partnership between Huu-ay-aht First Nations and BC Housing, provides transitional housing and on-site child care for Indigenous mothers and children, especially those escaping violence. Rooted in cultural healing and family connection, the centre offers a safe, supportive environment with wraparound services designed to keep families together and help them rebuild.
