VNHS has long recognized the need for a culturally sensitive medical stay lodge for Aboriginal people who are required to travel to Vancouver for medical treatment.

In 2002 the Society conducted a needs assessment and is pleased to announce that the Vancouver Healing Lodge will open in March 2012.

The facility will incorporate traditional Aboriginal design elements to provide an authentic feel and a real sense of an Aboriginal Healing Place. A unique feature of the Vancouver Healing Lodge is that there will be a number of traditionally inspired gathering places within the Lodge. These could accommodate healing circles, a ceremonial space, as well as a traditional storytelling space for cultural and community sharing.