When Nick's son Nathan was born 9 weeks early his family discovered first hand the amazing care and resource a place like Jeneece place in Victoria was. Being from the Comox Valley he quickly realized how difficult it is for North Island families to travel to Victoria in these situations and began advocating for a more centralized home on the island. 

Throughout his 9 hard years of advocacy the ground has broken on Q̓ʷalayu House (pronounced Kwuh-li-you). It is an endearing term used by Elders when they speak of babies and children and their reason for being.

With the encouragement of First Nations, Elders, and other stakeholders and partners, it was decided that Q̓ʷalayu House, mixing both the traditional language and English, reflected an inclusive name that would welcome all families into the home away from home.

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When Nick's son Nathan was born 9 weeks early his family discovered first hand the amazing care and resource a place like Jeneece place in Victoria was. Being from the Comox Valley he quickly realized how difficult it is for North Island families to travel to Victoria in these situations and began advocating for a more centralized home on the island.&nbsp;
Throughout his 9 hard years of advocacy the ground has broken on Q̓ʷalayu House (pronounced Kwuh-li-you). It is an endearing term used by Elders when they speak of babies and children and their reason for being.
With the encouragement of First Nations, Elders, and other stakeholders and partners, it was decided that Q̓ʷalayu House, mixing both the traditional language and English, reflected an inclusive name that would welcome all families into the home away from home.
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Listen to Kirsten James in The Midday Zone, weekdays 10:00 am–2:00 pm on The Zone @ 91-3.

Listen to Kirsten James in The Midday Zone, weekdays 10:00 am&ndash;2:00 pm on The Zone @ 91-3.

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