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Among empowerment, feeling that one truly belongs is a sensation that many will never know. Reclaiming power and identity through being involved in the Indigenous community promotes impactful, meaningful change that lasts. Being reminded that you are part of a nation, representing your ancestors in your journey.

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Housing first goes hand in hand with community harm reduction. Learning how to decipher better decisions, ensure the safety of oneself, practice safe sex, and learn what it means to properly take care.

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Life skills, community integration, and truth and reconciliation provide outlets for client empowerment and independence.

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Indigenous sister agencies and connections ensure the improvement of the quality of life through support at virtually every stage.

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Housing first utilizes an anti-oppressive, recovery focused, and culturally based approach to aid Indigenous peoples facing homelessness.

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Operating out of the Aboriginal Health Centre in Hamilton, Homeward bound is an Indigenous organization that practices housing first. Reaching out to individuals, families, and the community, Homeward Bound is immersed in resources and developing beneficial strategies.

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On and off reserve, homelessness is a direct consequence of addiction, mental health issues, poverty, education, and job security. Often, Indigenous individuals do not have access, are unable to attain housing serviced because of these factors.

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As an Indigenous person living in urban colonized society, attaining social and community services adds to the strife of cultural barriers. Isolating they lifestyles and normalities of Indigenous populations leads to the all together avoidance of attaining mainstream services, leaving the effected negatively impacted.