Round Prairie Elders’ Lodge

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Date:  2020-2021 (Completed)

Client: CUMFI // Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.

Collaborators: Big Block Construction, Oxbow Architecture

Role: Project Architect + Architect of Record

Area: 25,000 sq ft.

DTFA was honoured to work alongside CUMFI (Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated) Métis Local on the construction of a Métis Elders’ residence in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood of Saskatoon. The affordable three-story apartment residence with accompanying amenities wing provides a unique living opportunity for Métis Elders by improving their mental, physical, and spiritual health. This will be accomplished through thoughtful design that addresses accessibility, energy efficiency, safety and security, cultural activities, social inclusion, and overall health and wellbeing. The project aspired to achieve three major goals: strive for improved social and economic conditions for Métis Elders in Saskatoon, work towards self-determination and self-reliance, and to improve the quality and standards of life for all Métis people. This project was completed in 2021 and designed to be Net Zero Ready with the addition of solar panels on the roof.