Ksan takes its name from a First Nations word meaning people of the river of mist – the river of mist being the Skeena River. Ksan House Society has been providing services to the community for over 30 years.
MISSION STATEMENT:
We believe in the inherent value of every human being. We are committed to responding to community need. We empower, assist and support people experiencing gender violence, violence, poverty, homelessness and other forms of oppression/marginalization.
In all our programs we seek to empower the people that utilize our services to enable them to make positive choices in their lives.
Some of Ksan Society Programs:
Emergency Shelter
Transition House
Extreme Weather
Donation Room
Furniture Shed
Subsidized Housing
Low-income housing
Ksan Place- Community Center
Foodshare
Homeless Prevention Program
Support Recovery
Transitional Units
Scattered Housing
Turning Point Housing Connections
Pet Program
Stopping the Violence Counsellor
Stopping the Violence Outreach
Hilary Lightening Fundraising Campaign Coordinator
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email terrace@cnoy.org
We will be starting and ending our walk at Ksan House, 4838 Lazelle Avenue. There is limited parking at this location so please park on the road ensuring not to impede traffic. Take care when exiting and entering your vehicle.
Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.
Registration opens at 4:00 pm
All walkers must check-in at registration upon arrival
Check out the What to Bring section below.
For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.
Have questions?
2 km walk
5 km walk
10 km walk
Rest stops will be available on all routes.
All routes will be well signed.
Route marshalls, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.
All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.
A brief walk from Ksan Society at 4838 Lazelle Ave to Turning Points Housing Connections at 4444 Lakelse Ave and back.
A simple route to take participants on a 5km and 10km walk on City sidewalks starting at Ksan House Society (the host) and past Turning Points Housing Connections (the fundraising benefactor)