PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN (Stanley A. Milner (Downtown): Main Floor) Capacity: 40

Description

PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN is located on the first floor of the Stanley A. Milner Library. It was created with Nehiyaw design principles and was named by Elders Jo-Ann and Jerry Saddleback after the Chief Thunderbird in the Nehiyaw Creation Story.

 

This is EPL’s first dedicated Indigenous space and is intended for Indigenous-led ceremonies and cultural gatherings.

 

This room is outfitted with a dedicated HVAC system that enables smudging.

 

Alcohol is not permitted.

 

Capacity is 40 sitting in a circle or 24 seated on furniture and cushions. There are no large tables in this space.

 

Included: 

2 tables (rectangular)

1 small table (square)

3 couches

6 cushion seats

3 wooden seats

PA system with microphone available

 

There is no technology available in the space, other than wifi and PA system.

 

If you have any questions about this room, please contact the Stanley A. Milner Library Room Booking Team at MilnerRoomBookings@epl.ca. Email is the fastest way to reach us.

Accessible Seat/Space
Power Available