Kitsumkalum’s community hall is looking for funding for series of upgrades – CFNR

Aug 19, 2022

Members of the Kitsumkalum Tsimshian reserve had a community meeting on Tuesday to discuss the planned expansion of their community hall.

The Kitsumkalum hall was originally constructed in 1996 and, since then, it has played an important role in the community, often hosting events that see an average of 500 people.

The Northwest Inter-Nation Family and Community Services Society in Kitsumkalum has been working with two engineers from Associated Engineering to design an upgrade and expansion of the hall that will be able to accommodate the various gatherings.

Freda Leong and Esaly Wu from Associated Engineering explained the plans to the community. Proposed upgrades include the construction of a commercial grade kitchen, re-doing the roof and the improvement of their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Leong also stressed the importance of including cultural aspects into the design, like constructing a carving house, and installing traditional murals along the walls.

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