Photo caption: example image of contractors building out a supportive housing unit.
We are pleased to share that 15 new culturally-supportive homes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are pregnant or have recently given birth will open in January 2025. Located at 1011 Fort Street in Victoria on the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, the four-storey building is known as Sacred Cradle House or XEXE PAHLATSIS LELUM in lək̓ʷəŋən (lekwangen) and will be operated by the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEHS).
Sacred Cradle House will provide safe, secure housing with supports for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are pregnant or have recently given birth, and who are at risk of homelessness or leaving violence.
Homelessness during pregnancy is associated with challenges like early delivery and low birth weight, among others. This is why it is so important that people who are pregnant have access to safe, secure and stable housing, with connections to medical care and other services.
Services & Supports
Each culturally supportive home will be a studio apartment with washroom and kitchen. Residents will have access to meals, laundry facilities and a variety of culturally appropriate health and wellness supports. Services on the site will include:
24/7 trained support staff
One-on-one life and parenting skills training for residents by a First Nations, Inuit and Métis Elder
On-site physician and community nurse support, as scheduled
Connection with First Nations, Inuit and Métis doulas and midwives
First Nations, Inuit and Métis doula to provide pre- and post-birth care
Access to infant formula, diapers and other childcare items
Recovery groups and women's circles
About the Operator
ACEHS will operate this building under their XEXE PAHLATSIS LELUM (Sacred Cradle House) program. ACEHS is an Indigenous-led non-profit and registered charitable organization with a sole focus on supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples experiencing homelessness. Learn more about ACEHS by visiting acehsociety.com.
This culturally supportive housing meets a critical need to keep First Nations, Inuit and Métis families united and strong and to help them thrive.
Questions
A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing and ACEH are committed to being a good neighbour and keeping lines of communication open.
Photo caption: example image of contractors building out a supportive housing unit.
We are pleased to share that 15 new culturally-supportive homes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are pregnant or have recently given birth will open in January 2025. Located at 1011 Fort Street in Victoria on the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, the four-storey building is known as Sacred Cradle House or XEXE PAHLATSIS LELUM in lək̓ʷəŋən (lekwangen) and will be operated by the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEHS).
Sacred Cradle House will provide safe, secure housing with supports for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are pregnant or have recently given birth, and who are at risk of homelessness or leaving violence.
Homelessness during pregnancy is associated with challenges like early delivery and low birth weight, among others. This is why it is so important that people who are pregnant have access to safe, secure and stable housing, with connections to medical care and other services.
Services & Supports
Each culturally supportive home will be a studio apartment with washroom and kitchen. Residents will have access to meals, laundry facilities and a variety of culturally appropriate health and wellness supports. Services on the site will include:
24/7 trained support staff
One-on-one life and parenting skills training for residents by a First Nations, Inuit and Métis Elder
On-site physician and community nurse support, as scheduled
Connection with First Nations, Inuit and Métis doulas and midwives
First Nations, Inuit and Métis doula to provide pre- and post-birth care
Access to infant formula, diapers and other childcare items
Recovery groups and women's circles
About the Operator
ACEHS will operate this building under their XEXE PAHLATSIS LELUM (Sacred Cradle House) program. ACEHS is an Indigenous-led non-profit and registered charitable organization with a sole focus on supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples experiencing homelessness. Learn more about ACEHS by visiting acehsociety.com.
This culturally supportive housing meets a critical need to keep First Nations, Inuit and Métis families united and strong and to help them thrive.
Questions
A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing and ACEH are committed to being a good neighbour and keeping lines of communication open.
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Thanks to our partners, Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness and Atira, 21 supportive housing homes at Spa’ qun House in Victoria are now home to Indigenous women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
