The Nlaka’pamux Nation has many bands, whose traditional territory includes parts of the Thomson River, Fraser Canyon in BC and south into the North Cascades region of the USA. The Nation is constructing a multipurpose community centre in Kumsheen, or Lytton.
The centre will include spaces for childcare, youth programming, cultural gatherings and celebrations, and for knowledge exchange and language revitalization. This project will also include a commercial teaching kitchen, a community café, and an Elders lounge. The building is designed with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural preservation, and climate resilience.
About the library
In 2027, Write to Read BC plans to install a reading room in partnership with the Nlaka’pamux Nation.