Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Buildings Open

Speaker, I rise to recognize the opening of a beautiful new community space in Dartmouth this past Summer.

The Kiwanis Grahams Grove Community Buildings are the shared home of the Dartmouth Kiwanis Club and the Dartmouth Dragon Boat Association. Both provide a gorgeous new gathering place for the whole community.

In collaboration with Halifax, the space integrates environmentally conscious planning and the Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility certification. The land, originally a seasonal settlement for the Mi'kmaw people, was blessed prior to construction, and the building's design echoes that of traditional carved long boats.

I'm thrilled to have this gorgeous, progressive space available to our community. I hope it will inspire more thoughtful and inclusive planning throughout the province.