DUNNA'EH OUTPATIENT LODGE

Dunna'eh House

A safe, culturally appropriate lodge for Indigenous members receiving long and short-term medical treatment in the Vancouver area, with accommodation provided at subsidized rates to the patients, families and their Nations.

Dunna’eh is a Not For Profit Society that will manage the lodge and provide subsidized rental and accommodation services for Indigenous patients and their families.

The Project is estimating that there will be roughly 80 units comprised of studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units.

The Building will have an appropriate balance of commercial space that could provide a full service Indigneous minded health clinic which could include vision care, dental, mental health, Indigenous pharmacy, naturopath, and other amenities to accommodate the patients, caregivers and/or family.

Dunna’eh will provide a host of Services with flexibility to add more as the project evolves.

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About Dunna'eh

Our Mission

The Dunna’eh House of Healing brings together medical travel lodge services and cultural wellness spaces in a 28-storey mixed-use building in Vancouver’s Broadway Corridor.

Designed as a healing environment grounded in cultural safety, the project reflects Indigenous values of balance, connection, and respect for wellness, family, and community.

The development will feature: 200 Patient Travel Lodge Rooms offering affordable, culturally safe accommodations with supportive amenities for Indigenous patients and families traveling to Vancouver for medical care, and 58 moderate income housing units.

President's Message

As former Chief of the Tahltan Nation, I have seen the struggles our people face when traveling to Vancouver for medical care. Too often, patients must come alone because Patient Travel funds do not cover family support, and the high cost of hotels forces them to stay far from the hospital. For some, leaving the reserve for the first time is overwhelming and deeply traumatic.

The Dunna’eh House of Healing was envisioned to change this reality. Our mission is to create a residential lodge grounded in cultural safety, where Indigenous patients and their families can stay together while receiving medical care in the Vancouver area. By embedding cultural safety at the heart of the design, we ensure that families feel supported, respected, and at home. This environment of care not only reduces stress but also strengthens spirit, shortens recovery times, and leads to better health outcomes.

This not-for-profit society will provide affordable accommodations alongside spaces that reflect Indigenous values of balance and wellness. The development also creates room for a full-service

Indigenous-focused health clinic, with services such as vision care, dental, mental health, pharmacy, naturopathic care, and cultural wellness supports. Over time, these services will expand and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our people.

The name Dunna’eh carries deep personal meaning. It is my Tahltan name, given to me by my grandmother, meaning “man on a mountain.” Her teachings of vision, responsibility, and care

inspires this project, which stands as a legacy of cultural safety, healing, and community.

The Dunna’eh House of Healing is more than a building. It is a vision of dignity and reconciliation in action - a place where patients and families can find comfort, connection, and true healing.

Together, we can make this vision a reality.

Medu,

Richard Mclean

Former Chief of Tahltan Nation

President of Dunna’eh House of Healing

Hear from Chief Rick McLean

Project Location

2538 Birch Street, Vancouver, BC

The Dunna’eh House of Healing is ideally located in Vancouver’s Broadway Corridor,

offering exceptional walkability and access to transit. Within a 5–6 minute walk of the

future South Granville and Oak–VGH SkyTrain stations, and just 950 metres from Vancouver General Hospital,

the site ensures convenient connections for patients and families.

With a walk score of 93 and a bike score of 87, the location is well-served by cycling routes, nearby

community centres, and a full range of amenities along West Broadway, reducing reliance

on cars and supporting easy, stress-free access to care and services.