Penticton, Nx̌astwilxtn - 3240 Skaha Lake Road
The above rendering is an approximation of what we intend to build and is subject to change.
Overview
BC Housing is partnering with ASK Wellness Society and the Ooknakane Friendship Centre to provide up to 54 new recovery-focused homes with an Indigenous cultural lens at 3240 Skaha Lake Road in Penticton.
This housing will be prioritized for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness who are capable of and committed to living without problematic substance use and are managing other barriers including mental health. Residents will be welcomed from a range of backgrounds, different ethnicities and cultures reflecting the population of Penticton.
The building will be named Nx̌astwilxtn (N-hast-wheel-tn), a Sylix word, which in the English language means “a place to come for healing and wellness, or a place where I came to feel good.”
ASK Wellness would operate the building in partnership with the Ooknakane Friendship Centre. These new homes will be operated with a person-centered approach that meets people where they are at to help them thrive. These are self-contained studio homes with supports provided on-site 24 hours per day 365 days per year, to ensure residents can achieve and maintain housing stability.
Project Details
Some features of the project include:
- a four-storey modular building
- up to 54 new studio homes
- accessible units, and
- space to deliver programs and supportive services
The unique program at Nx̌astwilxtn will also provide in-house access to substance use recovery counselling, Indigenous cultural supports, and vocational support.
Construction is likely to begin in Spring/Summer 2021 and to be completed in Spring/Summer 2022.
Community Feedback
BC Housing and our partners hosted a virtual Neighbourhood Information Session on this project on January 19, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. We thank everyone from the community who attended to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback to the project team. You can watch the video recording of the session below.
Your feedback and comments are important to us
We welcome questions and comments below in the Q&A tool or by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.