by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
When I said good night to my colleagues on March 13th, 2020, I didn’t think it would take almost a year for us to do so in person again. This pandemic has disrupted how we work in so many ways. Our roles have shifted as we respond to service changes and user needs....
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Julianna Hettema is quiet and unassuming but with a calm and steady presence. Her soft, impassive exterior conceals a depth of understanding and emotional intelligence that makes her great at what she does, which is working with people. At the age of 15, Julianna...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Aug 25, 2020 | Research
The western definition of homelessness does not address the distinct experiences of Indigenous Peoples. Homelessness for Indigenous Peoples goes deeper and includes their separation from connections to land, place, water, family, animals, languages, cultures, and...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Gender matters when it comes to tackling homelessness and housing need. This is the first blog in a series that brings a gender-based lens to the housing challenges facing women, girls, and gender-diverse peoples in Canada right now. This series draws on...
by Bogdan Lihanceanu | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Demand [for mental health and substance use supports] has increased. Serious changes need to be made to support youth and connect with them at a level that resonates…” ~ Survey Respondent This post is the second in a blog series highlighting the findings from...
