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A Montreal shelter is giving people a room of their own: ‘It’s just a sense of dignity’

Rohit, a student from India who arrived in Quebec in 2019, now enjoys a small private room at Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission, a significant improvement from the crowded dormitory he once shared with up to 30 men. This transformation was part of a recent initiative that divided the shelter into over a dozen private and […]

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Edmonton homelessness numbers surge toward 5,000, highest recorded since at least 2019

In Edmonton, the number of people experiencing homelessness has surged to 4,697, an increase of nearly 2,000 over the past year, marking the highest count since at least 2019. This figure includes those in shelters, those without any shelter, and those in provisional accommodations. Experts, including Damian Collins from the University of Alberta, describe the

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Alberta chiefs seek clarity on Canada’s view of water rights following class action defence

A committee of Alberta chiefs is expressing concern over Canada’s commitment to First Nations’ water rights amid a $1.1 billion class-action lawsuit. They criticize the federal government’s defence in court, which claims it has no legal obligation to ensure access to clean water for First Nations, contradicting public statements from politicians. Chief Rupert Meneen of

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Key to reducing youth homelessness? Ask them what they need, researcher says

Melanie Doucet, an adjunct professor at McGill University, shared insights from her study, “Finding Our Way Home,” at a youth homelessness forum in Saint John, New Brunswick. Drawing from her own experiences in the foster care system in the 1990s, she highlighted the urgent need for social support for youth aging out of care, many

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Thunder Bay eyes temporary villages for homeless on city’s south side

Erland Missewace, a member of Eabametoong First Nation and currently unhoused, expressed hope for safety if Thunder Bay, Ontario, creates a temporary village for the city’s growing homeless population. The city council has approved a 10-step plan addressing homelessness, which may include up to 100 units with hygiene facilities and on-site support. Missewace, who has

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‘Funding crisis’ for Jordan’s Principle jeopardizes Manitoba First Nations children’s lives: chief

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are criticizing the federal government for failing to adequately fund Jordan’s Principle, a policy aimed at ensuring that First Nations children can quickly access necessary health-care services. Despite a 2017 Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling mandating that requests be processed within 12 to 48 hours, leaders like War Lake First

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Annual Elliot Lake challenge raises funds and awareness about homelessness

The third annual Homelessness Challenge has commenced in Elliot Lake, organized by the Elliot Lake Women’s Group to raise awareness about homelessness in the community. The event, which encourages participants to camp outside for three nights and four days, aims to challenge misconceptions about homelessness and highlight the struggles faced by those in need. Executive

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Uquutaq proposes new 5-storey affordable housing, commercial building

The Uquutaq Society is planning a potential five-storey, mixed-use building in Iqaluit’s core area to provide affordable housing and commercial space. The proposed site, located along Queen Elizabeth Way in the ATCO Loop, has not yet been opened for bidding by the City of Iqaluit. During a recent community information session, Kevin Eaton, Uquutaq’s incoming

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