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Bearspaw First Nation in process of buying land to develop west of Calgary

The Bearspaw First Nation is in the process of purchasing 120 hectares of land along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary in partnership with asset management company Durum Capital. The land, located near Calaway Park and across from Springbank Airport, was chosen for its strategic location and business potential. Chief Darcy Dixon emphasized the land’s […]

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Saskatoon city spends more than $5 million on homelessness with no provincial commitment

Saskatoon city council voted to invest $4.8 million to create a community encampment response plan, matched by $4.8 million in federal funding, to address unsheltered homelessness. The six-phase plan includes expanding mobile outreach services, building a permanent emergency shelter, creating 30 supportive housing units with warming/cooling spaces, and conducting a feasibility study for a future

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New supportive housing in Fort Providence, N.W.T., will be place for healing, chief says

Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation is set to build a 60-bed supportive housing facility in Fort Providence, N.W.T., to help women, 2SLGBTQI+, and children heal and rebuild their lives. Funded by $7.2 million from the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation, with additional operational funding from Indigenous Services Canada, the facility will focus on addressing gender-based

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Windsor expands shelter system with overnight emergency spaces, 73 new warming centres

Windsor city council has approved converting the Windsor Homelessness and Housing Help Hub into a 24/7 overnight emergency shelter and adding 73 new warming spaces to address the rising number of homeless individuals as winter approaches. The decision follows a 26% increase in households experiencing homelessness in Windsor-Essex, with 902 households reported in October 2024,

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Jordan’s Principle backlogs add financial strain to First Nation communities: Manitoba Chiefs

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are urging the federal government to address a growing backlog of requests under Jordan’s Principle, which ensures Indigenous children have access to health, social, and educational services. The delay in approvals is forcing communities to cover the costs out of pocket, putting additional financial strain on already limited resources and

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New Brandon safe house coming for Indigenous women, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people

A new safe house, Franny’s Place, will soon open in Brandon, Manitoba, to support Indigenous women, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people escaping violence. The Manitoba government has committed $500,000 to the project as part of a broader strategy to address gender-based violence. Minister Nahanni Fontaine highlighted the need for safe spaces for Indigenous individuals facing systemic

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Proposed site for Winnipeg supervised consumption site in the city’s core

Manitoba’s proposed supervised consumption site may be located along the Disraeli Freeway in Winnipeg, with an application submitted by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre on November 21. The application is currently in the screening stage. Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara explained that the site would be situated in an area already offering community resources,

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