Deepening Our Roots: Ch’iyáqtel Dedicates 50 Acres to the Future of Sovereign Health

As the People of the River, our responsibility to the health and wellbeing of our community is ongoing, relational, and timeless. Today, Ch’iyáqtel takes a profound step forward in that journey by formally dedicating 50 acres of newly acquired sovereign land to the future of our health and wellness infrastructure.

This land represents far more than physical space; it is a commitment to the next seven generations . Guided by the ingenuity of our ancestors, we are using this space to construct the modern weirs of tomorrow—infrastructure that gathers strength, shares prosperity, and sustains life.

Over the coming years, this 50-acre expanse will serve as the foundation for our growing wellness ecosystem . Plans are underway to expand our All-in-One Health Care facilities and develop new initiatives focused on Housing and the Factors that Influence Health . By integrating these vital physical spaces with our advanced Virtual Care Network, we ensure that every community member has access to support, no matter where they are.

“At Ch’iyáqtel Wellness, we believe that true health equity is built on economic independence,” shared the Health Directorate. “By leveraging our sovereign assets like this land, we are self-funding a healthcare model that prioritizes the Stó:lō worldview while meeting the highest national standards. We are not just building clinics; we are building resilience.”

Guided by the principle of Two-Eyed Seeing, the upcoming developments will seamlessly weave traditional Stó:lō healing practices with modern medical excellence . It is a celebration of two worlds, working together to establish one standard of excellence for our people.

We look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to shape this land and build a sustainable future together.