Missanabie Evacuation Shelter
In response to the ongoing needs of communities, MCBC in collaboration with Missanabie Cree First Nation is developing a Evacuation Centre for Support managed by MCEMS for Sheltering services for Indigenous People and communities displaced due to natural disasters (floods and fires), infrastructure failures and social crises, ensuring care
and comfort services to impacted populations.
Located within the Missanabie Cree First Nation reserve
117,918 sq ft
360 rooms
316 Single Units (Double Occupancy)
28 Family Units (Double Units)
16 Accessible units
Maximum occupancy – app. 776 persons
Spacious lobby area where they can register and be assigned a room
Beautiful and welcoming teepee structure
Will also serve as a space for socializing, community engagement and gatherings
Commercial kitchen + dining hall
Office for support teams & visiting First Nation
Recreation complex
Classrooms/gathering spaces
Health station
Helicopter landing pad
Outdoor amenities
Cooking facilities
Playgrounds
Cultural spaces