Author of the article: Jeff Labine
Publishing date: Mar 09, 2021 • March 9, 2021 • 2 minute read • Indigenous advocate Vee Duncan pulls a shopping cart through Nisku towards Edmonton, Tuesday March 9, 2021. Duncan is pulling the cart the 300 km journey from Calgary City Hall to the Alberta Legislature, as part of their Pulling For Change journey. The shopping cart represents the daily struggle people experiencing homelessness face. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia
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A homeless advocate has travelled more than 300 kilometres from Calgary to Edmonton to raise awareness about Indigenous people living on the streets.
Vee Duncan set out from Calgary on March 2 with only a few bags loaded into a shopping cart. On Tuesday, the two-spirited man was welcomed by a large crowd at the Alberta legislature. Duncan, who has experienced homelessness and addiction, said seeing the level of support was really moving.
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