James Smith Cree Nation recently held a sod-turning ceremony to mark the beginning of two major construction projects: the Miyo-Pimatisiwin Wellness Centre and the Akameyimok Lodge. While the Akameyimok Lodge will focus on addiction treatment and outpatient services, the Miyo-Pimatisiwin Wellness Centre will focus on mental health programs. The Wellness Centre will include a mix of spaces that include gathering areas, child-care areas, and a land-based learning room. “Through the sod-turning ceremony, we open a new chapter for wellness in our community so that our people can heal,” said James Smith Cree Nation Chief Kirby Constant. “The objective is to help individuals, families, and our youth.” APTN News reports that the wellness centre will open in 2028.
