Quartek has been working with the Woodland Cultural Centre on the restoration of the Mohawk Institute a former Indian Residential School originally built in 1904 and in operation until 1970. Our involvement began in the summer of 2016 and the work is ongoing. Funding for the project has come primarily from the Province of Ontario with major contributions made by a large Grant from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

The project has been phased over several years, the first phase consisting primarily of hazardous materials remediation (asbestos and mold) in the attic area and fully rebuilding the roof and front portico by referencing historic photos and archives. During demolition, several artifacts were found from the time of the Residential School, and discoveries were made as to the material structure of the original building. Artifacts were documented and stored by the owner, and Quartek worked closely with the contractor to repair, restore, or rebuild the original details of the underlying structure.

Currently, the construction of phase 3 is well underway and includes improvements to accessibility. New features include the addition of north and south ramps, a commercial elevator, a universal washroom, and various other improvements along the barrier-free path of travel.