The four totem poles in front of Lu’ma Native Housing Society’s latest project on Nanaimo Street mark what the building’s proponents have long visualized as a long-term home for aboriginal children in care.
The totem poles, carved by Nisga’a artist Mike Dangeli, were officially unveiled today (October 25) during a ceremony at the development near South Grandview Highway. The facility consists of 24 new units intended to house aboriginal foster families, youth transitioning out of care, and low-income families.
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Artist Mike Dangeli at the opening of the Dave Pranteau Aboriginal Children’s Village
Marcel Swain Executive Director of Lu’ma with Linda at the opening.
June Laiter, advocate for Urban Aboriginal Housing at the opening with Linda.