Homelessness in Yellowknife Report Launch
PUBLIC LAUNCH OF POLICY REPORT
Homelessness in Yellowknife: An Emerging Social Challenge
MAY 26TH, 2011
Yellowknife City Hall (Council Chambers)
9:00am
NICK FALVO and ARLENE HACHÉ presented findings of a multi-year research study looking at homelessness in Yellowknife.
There is a considerable amount of visible homelessness in Yellowknife (NWT), yet very little third-party analysis of the situation. This report begins by briefly discussing who is homeless in Yellowknife and then outlines program responses, including emergency shelters and various models of housing. An overview is then provided of major funding initiatives from the federal and territorial governments, as well as various forms of homelessness assistance provided by the City of Yellowknife. The report concludes by making policy recommendations with respect to the need for increased accountability, shelter standards, more housing options for the homeless, and a public health response to alcohol and drug use.
10:30am
PANEL DISCUSSION FEATURING
- J. MICHAEL MILTENBERGER (invited)
Minister Responsible for Homelessness - WENDY BISARO
MLA for Frame Lake - AMANDA MALLON
Co-Chair, Yellowknife Homelessness Coalition - DR. DAVID PONTIN
ER Physician, Stanton Territorial Hospital
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