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Towards a Framework for Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Housing and Homelessness
With the 2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness less than a month away, I am excited to discuss a doctoral research project I have been working on. This research project...
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Endaamnaan: Homes for All Nations A First Nations Homelessness Literature Review
Indigenous homelessness in Canada has persisted for over 200 years, yet little has been done to remedy the issue. Housing conditions among First Nations peoples have been extensively documented for...
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10 things to know about theory and homelessness
I have begun to write an open-access interdisciplinary textbook entitled “Introduction to homelessness in high-income countries: An open access e-textbook”. It aims to provide an introduction to homelessness for students,...
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The Connection Between Homelessness and Environmental Racism in Canada
It should come as no surprise that a person’s racial and ethnic identity affects their lived experiences in various ways, including shaping their socioeconomic, health, and safety outcomes. In major...
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How Shelters Can Become Safer and More Welcoming to the Transgender Community
Manitoba shelters are failing to meet the needs of transgender people. Many transgender people experiencing homelessness face barriers, discrimination, and stigma when accessing shelters or transitional housing programs. However, we...
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Safer Drug Use Spaces for Women, Trans and Non-Binary People
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. It’s important to recognize that women, trans and non-binary people who...
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How Indigenous Youth Peer Mentorship Can Act as a Path Forward
One third of youth experiencing homelessness in Canada are Indigenous. Among these Indigenous youth, almost half feel disconnected from their culture or community and over two thirds feel they are not...
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What is the connection between Emancipation Day and Black youth homelessness?
Today, August 1st, is Emancipation Day. It’s a day to recognize Canada’s history of slavery and discrimination. This date was chosen because August 1, 1834, marks the abolishment of slavery...
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Retooling Assessment and Processes for More Equitable Outcomes in the Homelessness Sector in Canada
The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) continues to evaluate the design and use of assessment tools within the homelessness sector, to ensure that communities have access to the best, most...
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Naatamooskakowin: Winnipeg’s New Indigenous-Led Coordinated Access System
“Naatamooskakowin” is a Cree word meaning “a place to come to for help, shelter, or resources.” Earlier this month, Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck gifted the name to Winnipeg’s new Indigenous-led Coordinated...