cedar wellness lodge

Designed in collaboration with Simran Potnis and Mackenna Bell, Cedar Wellness Lodge is a 25,000 sq. ft. mental health healing center located in Attawapiskat, Northern Ontario. Designed to support the Indigenous community, the lodge focuses on creating a culturally safe and trauma-informed environment for individuals and families struggling with PTSD, substance use, and intergenerational trauma.

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Guided by the teachings of the medicine wheel, each floor represents a stage in the healing journey, symbolized by a totem animal and corresponding color. The design supports emotional well-being, cultural identity, and connection to the land. This acknowledges that true healing happens through community, tradition, and care.

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The space includes flexible teaching areas, private therapy spaces, gathering spaces, and wellness-focused amenities that serve both patients and their loved ones. All materials and furnishings were sourced from Canadian companies, reinforcing our commitment to local, sustainable, and community-centered design.

 

Every aspect of Cedar Wellness Lodge was crafted with the mindset of Reconnecting, Rebuilding, & Restoring. ​