Boyle Street Community Services is finally welcoming Edmontonians into its new space. The organization has been without a permanent home for years and is already serving hundreds of people.
King Thunderbird Centre, or “okimaw peyesew kamik” in Cree, translates has opened its doors.
It’s a project years in the making for Boyle Street Community Services.
The social agency had been waiting for a new permanent home since the demolition of its former building in 2023.
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The space has been under construction since then, and on Monday, that dream became a reality.
The facility has cultural spaces to focus on healing, connection and cultural safety. It also includes a community health space, which will provide numerous services for vulnerable Edmontonians.
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The centre opened its doors in November and has already had more than 2,000 visits.
Click the video at the top of the story for more information.
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