Safety and belonging for the street community in Kenora.
Values
A thriving downtown Kenora, where everyone on Kenora’s streets has a safe, welcoming place to go, free of judgement 24/7
Anyone who wants a home in Kenora, has a home
Rent-geared-to-income, supportive housing is available to every community member
Community resources are easy to navigate, flexible and responsive
Service providers acknowledge and address gaps
Folks on the street have the confidence, means and support to reach their own goals
Root causes of ‘street people’ in Kenora are recognized and addressed, including racism, colonial worldviews and other discrimination and systemic barriers
Folks on the street are seen for their strengths and passions and have self-confidence in who they are and what they have to offer
Everyone knows they are unconditionally loved and respected
Action Strategies
Respect and accept people’s current and past personal choices without judgement
Value lived experience as legit experience
Recognize that people are experts about their own situations. Amplify their voices
The well-being of people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, addictions and racism is key to a better community for everyone
Think big, keep it simple. Small steps will change the big picture.
Put ideas into action: risk is a part of moving forward
Learn from experience, do better next time
Work together across differences to create positive change
Respect Anishinaabe ways in our words and actions. Be careful and critical about continuing oppressive, colonial ways of doing things.
Create belonging and empowerment through our work.