Justine Stewart

The McLean Legacy Fund is now accepting applications for projects focused on healing, cultural revitalization, and commemoration for survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools and their families. Named after Garry McLean, a Manitoba-based advocate for day school survivors, the fund is part of a \$1.47 billion settlement, which includes a \$200 million legacy fund. McLean, […]

Toronto’s unhoused population has more than doubled in three years, reaching an estimated 15,400 last fall, according to the city’s 2024 Street Needs Assessment homelessness survey. This marks a sharp increase from 7,300 in 2021 and reflects a growing crisis that requires a coordinated response from all levels of government. The survey attributes the rise

ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Calgary, Alberta, from December 15–18, 2025. Two key opportunities are available for Inuit participation, both with an application deadline of October 1, 2025. Inuit Recognition Award This award honors Inuit individuals making significant contributions to Arctic research. Nominees must be of Inuit descent, 21 years or older,

A former motel in Edmonton’s Beverly neighborhood, once considered a problem property, is slated to be converted into transitional housing for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) received approval to transform the Beverly Motel into 17 units, with an abstinence-based program allowing stays of up to six months. The project, funded

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision following a three-day hearing regarding the closure of the Moccasin Flats homeless encampment in Prince George. The city is seeking permission to shut down the camp and remediate the site, citing new supportive housing initiatives as justification. The encampment, established in 2021 on city-owned land, has

The City of Winnipeg has awarded Main Street Project an exclusive contract to lead outreach work with people living in encampments. Previously, three organizations shared the responsibility, but now all encampment-related calls will go to Main Street Project, which will help implement the provincial homelessness strategy. The contract provides \$275,000 for the period of July

BGC Prince County plans to expand its shelter services for women and children facing homelessness in Summerside. The organization currently operates LifeHouse, an emergency shelter with a capacity of four families, but it is at full capacity every night. In 2024, LifeHouse had to turn away over 80 individuals and families due to lack of

Edmonton may soon implement new regulations for shelter operators, pending city council approval. These regulations would cap the number of overnight stays in a year-round shelter at 125, with the possibility of exceeding this limit for up to 90 days during emergencies. To maintain community safety and dignity for users, shelters would not be permitted

The Navigator Program, launched at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital in 2019 and expanded to Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital in 2023, supports homeless patients navigating the healthcare system. The program addresses the cycle of hospital readmissions often experienced by people without stable housing, who are typically discharged without essentials like a phone, ID, or support network.

The Nova Scotia government is defending its \$1.35-million housing initiative with Happipad, a non-profit home-sharing platform, which led to 60 formal leases over nearly two years. The program cost over \$22,000 per lease, drawing criticism from opposition parties, who argue the government has not done enough to address the province’s housing crisis. Happipad connects renters