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University of Victoria Sngequ House Case Study

Date5 August 2026

Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House) at the University of Victoria is an exemplary project that reflects a commitment to sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and community engagement. This innovative building serves as a multi-purpose facility, designed to provide both academic spaces and student housing while embodying the values of the Indigenous peoples of the region. Its name, Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ, is derived from the lək̓ʷəŋən language, representing a strong connection to the land and the community.

Resource information

Resource type5. University of Victoria, Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ _ Sngequ House.pdf
AuthorMichaela Pratt Tremblay
LanguageEnglish

Linked analysis(es)

Case study (17 pages) by Laurentian University Research Site

University of Victoria Sngequ House_LU_#6

Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House) at the University of Victoria is an exemplary project that reflects a commitment to sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and community engagement. This innovative building serves as a multi-purpose facility, designed to provide both academic spaces and student housing while embodying the values of the Indigenous peoples of the region. Its name, Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ, is derived from the lək̓ʷəŋən language, representing a strong connection to the land and the community. By Michaela Pratt Tremblay

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