Grants and Contributions:

Title:

The Downtown East side First Nations, Metis and Inuit Women’s Health and Wellness Centre

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$2,309,310.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 7, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

A rehabilitation project in Vancouver, BC for First Nations, Metis and Inuit women who live in the Downtown Eastside (DTES). The centre will be safe, led and operated by First Nations, Metis and Inuit women, and holistic in its approach to provide spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support. The Centre will consist of the ground level and a new mezzanine level. The ground level will contain the Reception Desk, the Great Hall, Community Kitchen, community utilities including Shower Rooms and Community Laundry, a Multi-purpose space for Art Therapy, as well as social spaces for community and cultural connection.

Organization:

Infrastructure Canada

Location:

Vancouver, City of, British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

278-2023-2024-Q3-00020

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2023-24 to 2025-26.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Atira Women’s Resource Society

Program:

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program