TWITTER THREAD: Jesse Thistle (@michifman) on linkages between what’s happening on Wet’suwet’en territory and Indigenous homelessness. Read the whole thread here: https://twitter.com/michifman/status/1228034159785934857?s=20 B.C. NDP aim to make housing more affordableFebruary 14, 2020Housing was a central issue in the election campaign that allowed the NDP to form government. The New Democrats introduced a 30-point plan to... Continue Reading →

NEWS RELEASE: Children and Families in Newmarket and Aurora to Get Services in Upgraded BuildingsFebruary 7, 2020Ontario is helping community agencies in Newmarket and Aurora repair and renovate their buildings so they can continue providing services to children and families.https://news.ontario.ca/mcys/en/2020/02/children-and-families-in-newmarket-and-aurora-to-get-services-in-upgraded-buildings.html Almost half of Canada's millennials think owning a home is just 'a pipe dream'January 7,... Continue Reading →

SUBMISSION: It could soon be easier for landlords to evict tenants in TorontoFebruary 5, 2020“The provincial government has left approximately 25 adjudicator positions vacant at the Landlord and Tenant Board for over a year. Needless to say, this has caused a significant backlog of eviction hearings waiting to be heard. Landlord lobbyists are using this... Continue Reading →

Carleton Helps Get the Word Out in Indigenous CommunitiesJanuary 24, 2020Root worked with youth from Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities to develop public health educational materials in Oji-Cree that will help spread the word about the health impacts of mold, and steps to mitigate them – like proper cleaning techniques and installing a heat recovery ventilator.https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/indigenous-communities-public-health/... Continue Reading →

FEATURED: Indigenous-led projects seek housing solutionsJanuary 21, 2020Under the Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative, 24 proponents have been selected (from 342 submissions) to participate in an Accelerator period, which will provide innovators with mentoring support from Indigenous architects and other professionals to refine their ideas into projects that can be implemented.https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/aboriginal-businesses/indigenous-led-projects-seek-housing-solutions-2036416 FEATURED: Indigenous agencies say they... Continue Reading →

Vanier Salvation Army shelter hearing will be asked to consider 'minority rights' in decisionJanuary 10, 2020An adjudicator will preside over the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing that begins Monday at Ottawa City Hall.https://ottawasun.com/news/local-news/minority-rights-argument-expected-at-hearing-challenging-salvation-army-shelter-for-vanier/wcm/ba8e025b-6fa4-484c-ae13-2fa42ab4fccd Protesters march on London City Hall demanding immediate end to housing crisisJanuary 10, 2020About two dozen protesters marched on London's city hall,... Continue Reading →

Artwork: The Curious Bear Is Quite Content Under The Light of Silvery Moon by Jason Carter. See more here. Assembly of First Nations creates plan to help homeless Indigenous population in citiesJanuary 3, 2020The Assembly of First Nations is creating a national plan aimed at helping homeless First Nations people living off reserve.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/assembly-of-first-nations-homeless-jan-3-indigenous-oppenheimer-1.5414361 Ontario's rising... Continue Reading →

Efforts underway to help homeless through the winterDecember 27, 2019Several initiatives are underway to provide more shelter for Sarnia’s homeless.They include new beds at the city’s two existing shelters, additional supports, and a new housing project for Indigenous residents.https://thesarniajournal.ca/efforts-underway-to-help-homeless-through-the-winter/ Canada's brutal decade of homelessnessDecember 28, 2019Shelters are full across the country. There are waiting lists... Continue Reading →