How long can I live there?

Participants may stay at Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam: A Peaceful Place to Live for 12-18 months. We understand that healing happens at different paces. If you have met your goals and are ready to move into the community sooner—or if you feel the program is not the right fit—you may choose to leave earlier. 

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Is it communal living?

Yes and no. Each family has their own private apartment unit, with a full kitchen, living space, bathroom, and bedrooms. Families live independently and manage their own grocery shopping, cooking, and household care. Shared spaces include the laundry room, community kitchen, children’s playrooms, playground, yard, garden, and parking lot. The administration building includes staff offices and the spaces where programming and groups take place. These shares spaces are available for everyone to use and connect in, but it’s up to each participant to determine how often or how much they want to use these spaces. 

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What safety/security precautions are there to keep us safe? 

Safety is our highest priority. The facility is fully fenced and monitored by security cameras covering the yard, parking lot, building exteriors, and common indoor areas. Each apartment has posted safety and emergency procedures, including who to contact and what to do in case of fire or other emergencies. 

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What does the unit look like?

Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam: has six three-bedroom family units, two of which are fully accessible. Each unit has a kitchen, living room, and three bedrooms and can comfortably house a mother and up to four children. 

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In Spring 2026, there will also be two single units available.All units include a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, heat pump, furniture, linens, and basic kitchen supplies (pots, pans, dishes, toaster, etc.). 

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How much is rent?

Because this is a program-based residence rather than a standard tenancy, we use the term “accommodation fee” instead of rent. Participants  pay an accommodation fee equal to 30% of their total gross income, following the Housing NB Subsidized Program guidelines. A $100 damage deposit is also required, as set by Housing NB.All utilities—including heat, electricity, water, and Wi-Fi—are included in your accommodation fee. 

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NOTE: Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam is not governed by the Residential Tenancies Act. If you have outstanding arrears with Housing NB, you are still responsible for maintaining your repayment plan while staying here.

 

​Can I bring my own furniture?

All units come fully furnished, including linens and basic kitchen supplies. If you want to bring some of your furniture items other than the furniture that’s provided, you are encouraged to talk to staff. If you wish to bring any soft furniture, such as couches or mattresses, there may also be isolation requirements before they can be brought onto the premises.​

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Program participants may bring small personal items to make their space feel like home. We do not have space to store any furniture items not used in the unit.​ 

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What about my pets?

Pets are welcome with prior approval. A Pet Application Form must be completed, and all pets must be approved by staff before arrival. If you’re approved to bring your pet, we have a pet policy outlining responsibilities for pet care and safety.​

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Can I have visitors?

Yes — visitors are welcome when their presence supports safety, healing, and peace.

All visitors must be approved by staff in advance before coming onto the property and sign in/out. This process helps us ensure that everyone remains safe, informed, and comfortable.

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Because Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam is a women-led, safety-based environment, there are additional precautions for male visitors to protect the privacy and wellbeing of all program participants.​

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For everyone’s safety and confidentiality, only approved program participants and their children may live on site. Couch-surfing, boarding, or allowing others to stay overnight without approval is not permitted.​

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Are drugs and/or alcohol allowed?

Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam is a dry facility. This means that alcohol and non-prescription substances are not permitted anywhere on the property. The only exception is medically prescribed medication, including prescribed cannabis, which must be stored safely in your unit’s locked safe.Where medicinal cannabis is consumed through smoking, smoking may only occur in the designated areas - there is no smoking within the units or facility.​

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What commitment is expected from me?

Living at Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam: A Peaceful Place to Live means being part of a community built on safety, healing, and mutual respect. Along with paying a monthly accommodation fee and committing to the dry facility environment, program participants are expected to:

• Uphold confidentiality and privacy at all times. Protecting the privacy of the location and the confidentiality of others is essential to everyone’s safety.

• Follow the House Rules to maintain a healthy, safe, and respectful environment.

• Set and work toward personal goals with staff support (e.g., safety planning, wellness, education).

• Engage in programming through regular one-on-one and group sessions that support healing and growth.

• Provide care and supervision for your children, ensuring their wellbeing and participation in school, available programs, and supports.

The program is woman-led and collaborative. Staff will partner with each program participant to support her goals, address challenges, and uphold expectations in a way that honours her unique strengths and capacity.

If the program no longer feels like the right fit, staff will assist in planning a safe and supported transition out of the program and housing.