Some major building projects are underway at First Nations. Buildings are taking shape, ground is broken and architect’s plans are studied.

In early March, there was a groundbreaking ceremony at Sliammon for the Tla’amin Governance House. Work starts this summer on a recently cleared parcel at the junction of Klahanie Road and the Sunshine Coast Highway. The building will be a centrepiece as the Tla’amin treaty effective date in April 2016 draws closer.

Meanwhile at Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the membership is having its first look at plans for a new administration and health complex. The 25,000 square foot building will house the health centre, offices for all departments and will serve as a community-gathering centre.

At Malahat, the nation is in the early days of planning its new health centre.

And, on the waterfront at Snuneymuxw, residents are beginning to see the final shape of the structure that will have a gymnasium, multi-purpose room, a commercial kitchen and the new space for the Tuytaxun general store.