Author Archives: nsunvictoria
HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS & YOUR HUMAN RIGHTS
Information on your human right to shelter published by The Shift: En français: LES CAMPEMENTS DE SANS-ABRI ET VOS DROITS HUMAINS FONDAMENTAUX A National Protocol for Homeless Encampments in Canada A National Protocol for Homeless Encampments in Canada (pdf)
Extreme Weather Response
The Cook Street Activity Centre (318 Cook Street) is open from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m Monday, Wednesday & Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. During EWR there are staff and volunteers on site distributing food for those in need. There is capacity for 30 people in the loungeContinue reading “Extreme Weather Response”
Focus on homelessness in Greater Victoria
By Susan Z. Martin. Originally published in the Fairfield Gonzales Observer in September 2022 When the pandemic struck in Victoria it became impossible for most of us to ignore the problem of homelessness any longer. As shelters were forced to reduce occupancy due to COVID social distancing restrictions and those precariously housed found themselves homelessContinue reading “Focus on homelessness in Greater Victoria”