October 10 is World Homeless Day – a day to draw attention to the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
Ending Homelessness in Edmonton
Ending Homelessness in Edmonton
Ending Homelessness in Edmonton
Ending
Homelessness in
Edmonton
Homelessness affects us all.
Homelessness is a complex issue that no single program or agency can solve alone. To prevent, reduce and end homelessness, governments and civil society organizations must collaborate and stay fully committed to that goal. Our work is grounded in the belief that everyone has the right to a home and that our communities are stronger, safer, and more vibrant for everyone when homelessness is addressed. Ultimately, the solution to homelessness is housing.
16,864 people have been housed through housing support and programs since 2009.
15,749 people
have been housed
through Housing First
since 2009.
Jan 2024
By Name List Data
2,987
People are experiencing homelessness
56%
Identify as Indigenous
57%
Provisionally Accommodated
9%
Youth (0-24)
2022
Program Data
1,630
People housed
136
People housed per month
51%
Identify as Indigenous across all programs
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We recognize we are gathered, in collaboration and with joint purpose, on Treaty 6 territory. This territory is the home and gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples. The Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Inuit, and many others. We know the importance of the Treaty and our responsibility to these communities and that only in partnership can we create the social change necessary to end homelessness. It is vital that we meaningfully engage and partner with Indigenous people and communities in this work. It is important to recognize and address the conditions brought forth by colonialism. Displacement from traditional homelands, systemic racism, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the ongoing overrepresentation of Indigenous people in child welfare, correctional systems, and homelessness are responsibilities we all share.