Both a hospital and a community health center, the future EIRHC will bring together several services organized in three major sectors to ensure the Miyupimaatisiiun (health and well-being) of the population it serves: hospital care (ambulatory activities, diagnostic and therapeutic services, hospitalization, clinical and administrative support); social services (Chisasibi Community Miyupimaatisiiun Center and dental care); as well as public and common spaces (pharmacy, reception, ceremonial room, catering services and cafeteria).

Inspired by cultural symbols and the surrounding natural landscape, this inviting and convivial space evokes the rich textures of Nordic vegetation through its materiality and coloring, contributing to its respectful integration into the site.

« The construction of a new Regional Health Centre that will serve all of our people, not only the people of Chisasibi, is a major milestone in providing better access to services on the Territory. This new facility will enable us to provide many services currently not offered in Eeyou Istchee, and to enhance many others. All of these are crucial to the well-being of our people, to our commitment to bring Miyupimaatisiiun to the people of Eeyou Istchee. » (Grand Council of the Crees' press release, October 7, 2019)

« The Regional Health Centre will be a big facility, but it is not just about steel and concrete. First and foremost, it’s about people – responding to the human needs of the Crees through human care. But the new facility is concrete in a sense: it gives concrete expression to the vision in Section 14 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of bringing health and social services home to the Crees of Eeyou Istchee. This is the vision restated in the Board’s Strategic Regional Plan. » (Grand Council of the Crees' press release, October 7, 2019)

Designing this new facility is a privilege and we are pleased to be able to assist the Cree Nation in the creation of a place of care that will meet its needs. The well-being of users, their loved ones, caregivers and support staff is a central element of the project, which is also aiming for LEED v4 certification.

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