The building has three major programs: the Aboriginal Student Centre, the Indigenous Student Council, and the Native Studies Department. These programs are focused on a central gathering space for forums, ceremonies, lectures and social gatherings. The planning of the building is based on the simple notion that the circle is the symbolic base for healing, knowledge, and equality - the foundation for all Indigenous ceremonies.  The central gathering space is both the symbolic and systemic base for the building’s plan, as each department is anchored to this central space.  This acts as a reminder to Aboriginals, and an introduction to non-Aboriginals, about Indigenous world views. 

In accordance with LEED Gold strategies, the building will also blend its sculptural qualities with a green roof system.

Aside from the immediate positive impacts created for the Aboriginal community on this campus, this building will also provide the University with state-of-the-art facilities for lectures, celebrations, and presentations, as a way of exposing and promoting Indigenous culture to those of non-Aboriginal heritage.