In addition to the pop-up shelter, the camp collected winter clothes that could be given to people.
Ashok Salwan accessed the camp s services throughout the week. As an Indigenous person experiencing homelessness in downtown Winnipeg, he says one of the toughest things is feeling like there are no Native men that actually really have what it takes to actually stand with us, and not against us. That s one of the worst things.
Salwan said the main thing he appreciated about the Community Caring Camp was that it was a safe space where First Nations people were helping other First Nations people, without judgment, simply because they made the commitment.
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WINNIPEG Thursday it was determined that the officer involved in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson would not face any charges. The verdict has sparked a conversation about the role police and the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) play in our province. “There has to be a change in the numbers,” said Damon Johnston, president of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg. “We have to see a lowering of the number of instances where Indigenous people are shot in their confrontations with police.” He said there’s a lack of trust between Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and the law enforcement.
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Days after Siloam Mission absorbed a full frontal assault from community members alleging a lack of spiritual care for Indigenous people, the mission has released a statement saying it is taking steps to address concerns.
A spokesperson for the Christian charity, which operates the largest shelter in the city, said in a statement on Friday the organization’s board of directors has acknowledged the concerns that have been expressed by Indigenous-led organizations and non-profits regarding the best way to provide spiritual care and cultural services for Indigenous community members.
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Accusations of intolerance and cultural apathy are swirling around Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission, a Christian social service agency that provides help for the city’s unsheltered and vulnerable population.
As reported by CBC on Tuesday, a former Siloam board member and former staff claim the charity is neglecting to provide spiritual care to Indigenous people, who make up 52% of Siloam’s community members. They suggest Siloam CEO Jim Bell has created a climate of toxicity in the organization due to his alleged views on Indigenous spirituality.
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