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The number of unhoused in Edmonton continues to grow to record levels and what can be done in response to this growth is being questioned on many levels. Interfaith Housing Society (23 organizations) has been working since 2011 to address the issue of homelessness in the community. Last Thursday they met at City Hall regarding how they could continue advocating for the unhoused. The keynote speaker was Lewis Cardinal who related and drew upon his experience of being homeless to address Thursday's gathering. Judith Gail of Bear Clan Patrol Inc. summarized the current state of what's happening on provided a summary of what's happening on Edmonton’s streets.
For years Lewis Cardinal worked on making a ceremonial ground a reality and with the progress made he says it is like stepping into a dream. kihciy askiy will provide a natural setting for Edmonton’s Indigenous community to host ceremonies, sweat lodges, cultural camps and talking circles, as well as grow medicinal herbs and facilitate intergenerational learning in an appropriately designed outdoor space.