Elizabeth House

An exciting new gardening project is happening at Elizabeth House.

Grounded in Indigenous landbased teachings, the Family Teaching Garden will be a yearround space that supports food security, environmental stewardship, and family wellbeing. It will provide motherled families—including newcomers, refugees, Indigenous families, and families transitioning from homelessness—with access to fresh produce, horticultural therapy, and a safe, creative outdoor space where children can explore, learn, and connect with nature alongside their caregivers.

The garden has been named Tonantzin, which means, in the Nahuatl language, (the traditional indigenous language of the Aztecs) translates to “Our Revered Mother” and symbolizes fertility, motherhood, and nurturing within Mexica (Aztec) culture.
Thank you to Rachael, our project lead, along with volunteers from Telus, Lecia, Amber, Peter and many more.
We look forward to updating you as the garden progresses.

Thank you to the students and staff for their donation drive in support of Elizabeth House residents. Your support and generosity is truly appreciated.

Last night was the second Blooms and Blossoms, a charity dinner in support of Elizabeth House, organized by the Friends of Elizabeth House Society. It was a lovely evening with a heartwarming testimonial from one of our previous residents.
Huge thank you to Cathy Sandau for her vision and talent putting on this event.

Blooms and Blossoms 50/50 is now up and running! Follow the link below

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/bloomsandblossoms2026