Shoal Lake 40 First Nation CFS Prevention Centre

The Shoal Lake 40 First Nation CFS Prevention Centre is a multi-use facility developed to support First Nation Child and Family Services (FNCFS) prevention programming, therapeutic services, cultural ceremonies, and land-based learning opportunities. Designed through extensive engagement with community leadership, Elders, youth, and residents, the facility reflects community values and the Seven Sacred Teachings while providing a safe, welcoming environment for children, youth, and families.

• Energy-efficient all-electric heating utilizing electric boilers and radiant floor heating.
• High-efficiency reverse-flow energy recovery ventilator (ERV) achieving approximately 85% heat recovery efficiency.
• Demand-controlled ventilation with occupancy, CO₂, humidity, and temperature monitoring.
• Comprehensive BACnet Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation system with remote monitoring capabilities.
• Specialized ventilation system designed to support traditional smudging ceremonies while maintaining indoor air quality in adjacent spaces.
• High-efficiency LED lighting with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting controls throughout the facility.
• Designed and delivered through a culturally grounded consultation process with Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.
• ERV Heat-Recovery Efficiency: Approx. 85% during winter operation
• Fan Speed Reduction: Up to 70% when the AHU requires only ventilation or heating air
• Design Outdoor Temperature Example: −40°C; reverse-flow ERV can temper incoming air to 11.7°C using energy from two fans and motorized dampers
• On-Site Heating Emissions: Electric boilers selected with zero carbon emissions