Kiknu (Eskasoni)

Date Opened: April 2024 | Square Footage: 48,000 |

In partnership with the community of Eskasoni in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Design Build Solutions was a builder involved in the delivery of a 48-bed long term care home.

Design Build Solutions worked collaboratively with Eskasoni on each design element of the build to ensure it was representative of First Nations culture, while also adhering to the design standards of the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care. The home operates in both Mi’kmaq and English and is the first of its kind in the province. 

Kiknu is shaped like a turtle, to represent Turtle Island, the name for North America used by many Indigenous peoples. The home is comprised of three neighbourhoods of 16 suites, and one neighbourhood dedicated entirely to community and cultural space.

Design Build Solutions was honoured to be a part of this culturally and historically significant project.

Learn more about Kiknu.