What’s Going On? (Facts & Stats)
Winnipeg’s 2024 Street Census counted this many people experiencing homelessness.
What is 2,469?
CHNs collaborate with multiple partners (e.g Ma Mawi)—this is called intersectoral what?
What is collaboration?
Indigenous homelessness is mainly caused by personal choices.
What is False
Overcrowded and poor housing quality in this region drives many people to Winnipeg.
What is northern Manitoba?
About what percentage of people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg identify as Indigenous?
What is 79.9%?
CHNs speak up for Indigenous clients and help shape programs
What is advocacy?
Overcrowding and poor housing in northern communities like Thompson can drive migration to Winnipeg
what is a True
Between 2022 and 2024, Winnipeg’s homeless population did this:
A) Doubled
B) Decreased
C) Stayed the same
What is A
This city has the highest number of people experiencing homelessness in Manitoba
What is Winnipeg?
Engagement by CHNs supports…
What is healing and continuity of care?
Cultural healing and land connection are important parts of ending homelessness.
What is True
Name one barrier Indigenous people face when trying to access housing
What is discrimination, low income, eviction, lack of culturally safe services?.
Name one northern community from which people often migrate to Winnipeg due to overcrowded or poor housing
What is Thompson?
CHNs partners with community leaders to ensure __________ reflects community priorities
What is housing strategies?
Cultural healing is optional in Indigenous housing programs
what is False
This kind of trauma, passed down through generations, contributes to housing instability
What is intergenerational trauma?
End Homelessness Winnipeg estimates the city needs this many new housing units by 2025.
What is 4,000?
Community health nurses provide care that respects clients’ identity, traditions, and safety. What is this type of care called?
What is culturally safe care?
Strengthening community action involves collaboration, cultural safety, and supporting Indigenous leadership
What is True
Eviction, substance use challenges, and lack of affordable housing all contribute to…
What is homelessness?