SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
Documenting Indigenous Peoples’ Experiences of Homelessness
Description The purpose of this project is to better understand homelessness in ways that are not possible through a point-in-time homeless count. The Province of B.C. hopes to provide a broader perspective that reflects the Indigenous definition and experience of homelessness by producing a series of short, impactful videos. These videos will complement the point-in-time homeless counts in B.C. and tell the story of homelessness from an Indigenous perspective. Objectives include ‘looking behind the count’ to gain a better understanding of the pathways into homelessness that are specific to Indigenous people. This includes the systemic and historical factors that contribute to homelessness. The videos will foster understanding about what homelessness means for Indigenous people and highlight successful strategies to address and prevent it. Impact This project seeks to raise awareness and understanding of the unique experience of homelessness among Indigenous people in B.C.
Status:
Project underway
Partners:
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Provincial Indigenous Homelessness Committee for BC, Lu’Ma Native Housing Society, Prince George Native Friendship Centre, Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association, Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness – Vancouver Island
Audience:
All levels of government, policy makers, general public, business community, architects, builders, medical providers, service providers, school boards, First Nations communities, Indigenous people, Indigenous housing professionals, foundations, researchers, and students
10 HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JULY 2021
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