A brand new playground is coming to a Vancouver Island First Nation’s well being facility.
The federal authorities introduced Wednesday that it’s offering $270,000 to the Huli’tun Well being Society for the development and set up of a model new health playground on the Huli’tun Well being Centre on the Halalt First Nation in Halt close to Chemainus.
The almost $300,000 is coming from the federal government’s Canada Group Revitalization Fund and will probably be used to buy timber, rubber surfacing, and different tools wanted for the playground. The cash may even cowl set up prices.
The brand new playground will encourage native youth and adults to take part in bodily and social actions, resulting in enhanced well being and well-being, stated Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Worldwide Growth and Minister accountable for the Pacific Financial Growth Company of Canada.
“It’s time to put money into the shared public areas that may safely carry individuals collectively and assist communities thrive nicely into the long run,” he stated.
Halalt First Nation Chief James Thomas, Chief Richard Thomas of the Lyackson First Nation and Huli’tun Well being Society’s well being director referred to as the funding a optimistic step ahead for his or her communities.
“We graciously acknowledge the Authorities of Canada’s important contribution to supporting enhancements in our communities. This undertaking gives a gorgeous place for group members to assemble and partake in enjoyable and health which this new facility will present. As we transfer in direction of the tip of the pandemic, the well being and wellbeing of our group is paramount and this undertaking will support in our restoration,” they stated in a joint assertion.
The Group Revitalization Fund was launched in 2021 and is offering $500 million over a two-year interval to regional improvement companies all through Canada in order that they’ll put money into initiatives that construct and enhance group infrastructure.
No timeframe was supplied on when the brand new playground will probably be accomplished and prepared for group use.
