The Wet’suwet’en First Nation opened a new centre for youth activities and events following several months of construction.
Work on the youth centre project started in 2022 with construction commencing in April 2026.
“I think it’s a dream come true for the youth because they designed the youth centre and they expressed that they wanted a music room, an arts and crafts room, and I think a meditation room,” said elected Chief Maureen Luggi.
Since opening, various activities have been held at the centre with more in the works in partnership with Carrier Sekani Family Services and Foundry Burns Lake.
Along with new activities, various existing youth groups including the homework club will be moving into the centre, freeing up space in the main administration building.
In 2024, the project received $650,000 in industry funding with an additional $70,000 being spent so far.
“Right now, we’re working on getting it furnished and getting all the things for the kitchen, fitness room, the blinds, and so on getting all of that done,” said Luggi.
She said the final cost for the new youth centre is expected to be $850,000 once everything is complete.
The adjacent playground finished construction in July with housing and water infrastructure projects currently underway.
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