Homalco First Nation celebrates groundbreaking of new childcare centre

Homalco First Nation has officially broken ground on a $9.5M childcare centre in the Campbell River area. The facility—which the First Nation is opening in partnership with the Government of British Columbia—will have space for 79 children. The Homalco First Nation will play a key role in the centre’s programming and staffing. The centre will also create employment opportunities within the community. “In the process we can also diversify our economy. This is the path of reconciliation, where we can provide care and cultural teachings within the child care, such as our Ayajuthem language and traditional stories,” said Homalco Chief Darren Blaney.