Kiknu Long-Term Care Home
The Kiknu long-term care home in Eskasoni is the first home in a Mi'kmaw community. Elders and seniors start moving in next week. An event marking the opening was held today, April 17. See the news release here: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/04/17/eskasoni-province-celebrate-opening-new-long-term-care-home
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The design of Kiknu is in the shape of a turtle, which represents the Indigenous reference to Turtle Island and is part of the seven sacred teachings. (Communications Nova Scotia)
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The gathering space at Kiknu's entrance includes a graphical representation of a healing circle where traditional ceremonies can be held. (Communications Nova Scotia)
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The gathering space has seven wooden posts, representing the seven sacred Mi’kmaw teachings and seven districts of Mi’kma’ki. (Communications Nova Scotia)
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The home includes several common areas. (Communications Nova Scotia)
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Single living spaces include a private suite and washroom. (Communications Nova Scotia)
![Photo of Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny and Elder Lottie Marshall at the Kiknu long-term care home](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/2024-04/_DSC2448%2816x9%29.jpg?itok=XOdARqIz)
Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny and Elder Lottie Marshall at the grand opening ceremony of Kiknu in Eskasoni on Wednesday, April 17. (Communications Nova Scotia)
![Photo of Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams and Elder Lottie Marshall at the Kiknu long-term care home](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/2024-04/_DSC2465%2816x9%29.jpg?itok=INeJJDaU)
Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams, right, and Elder Lottie Marshall. (Communications Nova Scotia)
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Traditional dancers, including Jacoby Batiste, right, at the grand opening ceremony of Kiknu. (Communications Nova Scotia)
![Photo of Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny, Grand Chief Norman Sylliboy and others at the Kiknu long-term care home](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/2024-04/_DSC2725%2816x9%29.jpg?itok=8V1M5lCn)
Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny, centre, Grand Chief Norman Sylliboy, centre left, and others cut a ribbon to officially mark the opening of Kiknu. (Communications Nova Scotia)
![Photo of Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams and Brian Wong, Minister of Advanced Education and L'nu Affairs](/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/2024-04/_DSC2769%2816x9%29.jpg?itok=b-81nYeD)
Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams and Brian Wong, Minister of Advanced Education and L'nu Affairs, right, congratulate Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny following the ceremony. (Communications Nova Scotia)