Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Date: 2020-2021 (Completed)
Client: CUMFI // Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.
Architect of Record: David T Fortin Architect
Collaborators: Big Block Construction, Oxbow Architecture
Role: Intern Architect
Jason was honoured to work alongside CUMFI (Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated) Métis Local on the construction of a Métis Elders’ residence in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood in Saskatoon, SK. This affordable three-story apartment residence with accompanying amenities wing provides a unique living opportunity for Métis Elders by improving their mental, physical, and spiritual health through the design of this lodge. This was accomplished through thoughtful design that addresses accessibility, energy efficiency, safety and security, cultural activities, social inclusion, and overall health and wellbeing for Métis Elders. This project has achieved three major goals: improving social and economic conditions for Métis Elders in Saskatoon, increasing the quality and standards of life for all Métis people, and work towards self-determination and self-reliance. This project was designed to be Net Zero Ready with the addition of solar panels on the roof. Many Métis cultural components are designed into the details of this building. This project was completed in 2021 and is fully occupied.