The webinar explores the current response to homelessness in Canada, particularly funding and provision of emergency and crisis supports. Dr. Gaetz argues that from a public health perspective and with the goal of enhancing the well-being of people at risk of, or who have become homeless, we really need to focus more on prevention.
Subject Area: Shelters
Anishinaabekwe G’wii M’no Bimaadzimi (Indigenous women will live well): Exploring connections between colonization, homelessness, public health and Indigenous women’s health
This presentation will outline the Anishinaabe understanding of M’no bimaadziwin. Anishinaabe is the word in our language to name ourselves. M’no bimaadziwin is the concept of living well.
Adapting and supporting equitable access to primary health and social services for people experiencing homelessness
This webinar describes the features of primary care models in non-traditional settings that may improve accessibility and appropriateness of care for people experiencing homelessness.