Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity Proposes Nitôtêm Resource Centre
March 27, 2026
LLOYDMINSTER — Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity is pleased to announce the Nitôtêm Resource Centre.
Co-Founder and President Tigra-Lee Campbell says the resource center represents a vital step toward fostering equity, inclusion, and cultural safety within the community of Lloydminster.
“The Nitôtêm Resource Centre will provide accessible supports, programming, and safe spaces for individuals experiencing housing insecurity, particularly those from Indigenous and equity-
deserving backgrounds. LVE’s vision of reducing poverty and homelessness and empowering individuals by providing necessary support and training to assist them in finding gainful
employment aligns with a shared commitment to community empowerment, reconciliation, and the promotion of diversity”.
The Nitôtêm Resource Centre will strengthen local capacity by offering culturally relevant resources and services, foster collaboration among community organizations, ensuring long-
term sustainability, and reduce homelessness. It is important to note that this is not a safe consumption site, nor a shelter service.
The building has two residential units on the top floor, which will be used as transitional housing units. One unit will be utilized for post detox individuals waiting to go to treatment, and one unit will be for post treatment individuals. Each unit will have two rooms, and clients will receive wrap-around support to help them achieve their recovery goals.
“Transitional housing is an important step to get individuals off the streets and into permanent housing and employment”.
In addition to the services already provided by LVE, Nitôtêm Resource Centre will also provide, but is not limited to:
• A drop in space
• Showers
• Laundry
• Transitional housing
• Low cost / free counselling
• Peer support
• Life skills training
• Employment readiness training
Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity is in the process of purchasing the building, and completing community engagement with the surrounding businesses. The feedback they receive
will be used to shape how the centre is operated to ensure everyone in the surrounding area has their voices heard. The Nitôtêm Resource Centre aims to be operational by the Summer of 2026.
About Lloydminster & Vermilion for Equity:
The LVE Foundation provides non-judgmental outreach and aide, connection and referrals to services, knowledge sharing, transportation, extreme weather response, a community garden and greenhouse, and opportunities for community service. LVE is also a primary conduit between the unhoused and the City of Lloydminster
