A Victoria-area woman is preparing to transfer ownership of her large house and property in Oak Bay, B.C., to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC). Marion Cumming, 85, and her late husband Bruce, have always been generous toward the First Nations community, says Ron Rice, the executive director of the friendship centre. Space has been ongoing issue for VNFCThe friendship centre was founded to support Indigenous people who want to live off of reserves. Rice says the property is about 0.8 acres and the house itself is over 3,500 square feet. Ron Rice, the executive director of the organization, says they are very grateful for Cumming's generous donation.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2021 04:52 UTC