We Wai Kai Nation

Work has begun on the groundbreaking new We Wai Kai Administration Building on the Quinsam Reserve! Way Key LP is excited to announce key updates from our operations with Ketza Pacific Contracting as site construction gains momentum. This development will provide essential office space for the We Wai Kai First Nation and additional commercial office space that will foster economic growth for the We Wai Kai community. 🔬 Scope of Work: Way Key LP is completing early earthworks for Ketza Pacific, the project's primary contractor, who will construct the rest of the building. Way Key LP Operations are currently focused on the earthworks component of the parkade component, with further earthworks and grading to be completed as Ketza continues construction. 🗓 Timeline: Construction began in March, and the building is expected to be completed in 2025. 💼 Community Involvement: Way Key LP prioritizes community development throughout all operations. This project will create numerous jobs and career and skill development opportunities for We Wai Kai community members. The new administration building will be a significant economic asset to the We Wai Kai Nation by providing much-needed commercial office space in Campbell River. Way Key LP is proud to be a part of this important development for We Wai Kai First Nation, and we look forward to future progress! #earthworks #firstnationpartnership #environmentalsustainability #firstnationbusiness #wewaikaiadministrationbuilding #ROGA Roga Group

An exciting first look at the We Wai Kai Nation’s Administration Building to be located in Campbell River. This five-storey concrete and curtain wall structure will include 116,000 total SF of office space, a new Council Room, meeting areas, spaces for designated health services, a full underground parkade for 130 vehicles, and a 10,000 sq ft. ground floor commercial space.    The building is designed to be a long-term asset that expresses the values of the We Wai Kai Nation through the use of building form, local materials, and storytelling. The exterior’s cohesive aesthetic is finished with wood timber features, woodgrain cladding and laser cut aluminum artwork. We are honoured to collaborate with the We Wai Kai Nation and capture their vision in a meaningful way.  Senior Designer - Neil Banich!

Although the weather didn’t allow us to do our grand opening celebration for our We Wai Kai Nation Quinsam Crossing Starbucks yesterday, we did unveil mural painted by nation member Jessica Chickite. The painting was a gift by Starbucks as a symbol of our partnership as the first Indigenous Community to license a Starbucks in Canada. We will plan a proper grand opening at a later date. #indigenousbusiness #firstnationsbusiness #starbuckscoffee #starbuckscanada