VIU Shq’apthut | Institutional

VIU Shq’apthut Project

Shq’apthut (A Gathering Place) is a space where cultural, academic, recreational, and social activities are promoted and celebrated for Indigenous students. The extended Shq’apthut building added additional ceremonial space aiming to enrich the educational journey of both indigenous and non-indigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU). It also provided the Elders with the necessary space to conduct their work. It also offers Elders the necessary space to conduct their work. Makon Projects was selected as the general contractor to oversee the expansion, which added 2,750 square feet of new ceremonial spaces, offices, and accessible washrooms.