omamoo wango gamik: CREATING A HOME FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

On March 17, 2022, CEO Dr. Carola Cunningham presented alongside Dr. Cynthia Puddu of MacEwan University. Watch the webinar below, review the slideshow at the link provided and read the discussion summary infographic at the end of this post.

Learn more about omamoo wango gamik by visiting the developments page here on our website.

Unlike most housing programs that focus on the physical structure as the solution to ending homelessness, Indigenous-led programs move away from the settler-colonial definition of homelessness. This CBRCanada webinar discussed the importance of focusing on Indigenous people’s spiritual reconnection to their Indigenous identity which involves a relationship to all living creatures, land, culture, languages, ceremony, family and all our relations as an effective strategy for preventing Indigenous youth homelessness. Presenters also described the challenges of doing community-based research during COVID-19 and the challenges of assisting Indigenous youth in reconnecting with their ancestry, culture, and the land.

Presenters: Dr. Carola Cunningham: CEO Niginan Housing Ventures and Dr. Cynthia Puddu: Assistant Professor MacEwan University

Summary highlights of the live discussion from March 24, 2022

Links to content on this page:

  • omamo wango gamik page: https://www.niginan.ca/omamoo-wango-gamik

  • Community Research Canada webinars & discussion page: https://www.communityresearchcanada.ca/webinars-and-discussions

  • Webinar video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_U3j0S9z4

  • Slideshow: https://www.communityresearchcanada.ca/_files/ugd/36eba7_7fa48236145e48f8937e25a6fec65d48.pdf

  • Infographic: https://www.communityresearchcanada.ca/_files/ugd/36eba7_02229f045cd7412ba7c8607e48cc2122.pdf

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