Health care and medical in Port Alberni, British Columbia
West Coast General Hospital - All Nations' Healing Room
Offered by West Coast General Hospital
3949 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1
In short
This room offers a space where Aboriginal people can gather with family to perform traditional healing practices and ceremonies while in hospital, and accommodates ceremonies such as smudging, cleansing, and singing.
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people
- Where
- 3949 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1
- How to reach
- Website
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About this service
This room offers a space where Aboriginal people can gather with family to perform traditional healing practices and ceremonies while in hospital, and accommodates ceremonies such as smudging, cleansing, and singing.
The design of the space is inspired by a Coast Salish Longhouse. The entrance doors and carvings hanging in the room were designed by local artists Charles Elliott(link is external) and Doug LaFortune. Also in the space is a painting designed and donated by Métis artist Frank Lewis.
The All Nations' Healing Room extends to the outdoors and includes beach log benches and a pond with a waterfall.
How do I get in touch?
Use the website.
Listed in Port Alberni, British Columbia.
3949 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1
3949 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1Port Alberni, British Columbia
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