This facility stands as a powerful testament to the T'Sou-ke Nation's strength, resilience, and vision for self-governance and cultural preservation.
The T'Sou-ke Community Complex and Health Centre (T'Sou-ke SKÁ¸PEȽ I¸SOT ÁLEṈ in SENĆOŦEN language) represents a transformative milestone for the T'Sou-ke Nation.
This 12,352 square foot, $14-million facility officially opened on September 15, 2025, bringing together health services, governance, cultural programming, and community gathering spaces under one roof. Located on T'Sou-ke First Nation land off Highway 14 in Sooke, British Columbia, the building was developed through the Nation's 25-Year Comprehensive Community Plan and designed by Urban Arts Architecture using the Seventh Generation Principle, which ensures decisions made today create a sustainable world for seven generations into the future.
The facility replaces administrative buildings over 60 years old and worn modular portables that no longer met the community's needs. It now serves as a catalyst for healing, cultural resurgence, and capacity development for the T'Sou-ke Nation's more than 320 members, as well as supporting the broader Sooke community and residents from South Langford to Port Renfrew.
The fire alarm system at the T'Sou-ke Community Complex and Health Centre provides comprehensive protection for this multi-functional facility while respecting the building's cultural significance and diverse programming needs.
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This facility stands as a powerful testament to the T'Sou-ke Nation's strength, resilience, and vision for self-governance and cultural preservation. It brings to life the vision of the late Chief Jim Cooper and honors the Nation's commitment to environmental sustainability, language revitalization, and holistic wellness.
The building provides culturally safe primary healthcare services through partnerships with the First Nations-led Primary Health Care Initiative, Island Health, and the Western Communities Primary Care Network. It serves not only as administrative headquarters and health centre but as a vibrant heart of culture, learning, and connection for current and future generations.
