ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye Elders and Disabled Housing
24 new homes for Indigenous Elders and individuals with disabilities
ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye Elders and Disabled Housing is an accessible, modular housing development designed for ɬaʔamɩn Nation’s Elders and individuals with disabilities. It will house vulnerable members of the community, many of whom are at 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.
LAND
Teeshohsum Reserve, ɬaʔamɩn Nation, located near what is now known as Powell River, BC
PEOPLE
TARGET POPULATION: Designed for ɬaʔamɩn Nation’s Elders and individuals with disabilities
CLIENT: ɬaʔamɩn Nation
OPERATOR: ɬaʔamɩn Nation Legacy Society
BUILDING
UNITS: 24 new homes
STATUS: Completed in 2023
CULTURAL EXPRESSION: A welcome pole, murals, and cedar accents are featured.
FUNDING
LDM supported the Nation to secure funding.
FUNDERS: CMHC’s Rapid Housing Initiative