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homelessness

Jim Gurnett: housing advocate continues to care for community during the pandemic

“I have a photo. Christie could see him, but they wouldn’t let the kids in. The photo is of his hand on one side of the window and theirs on the other. That just broke me.”

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EXPO Centre: A Place That Sheltered The Homeless Population

These restrictions had a huge impact on the homeless population. Estimated at around 3,000 people, with 600 people sleeping exposed to the elements, these individuals had nowhere to go. Albertans with homes were isolated inside. The streets of the city were eerily deserted, except for the people whose only home is the streets.

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Mathew Cardinal: Helped With Security at Pekiwewin Camp

When not actively engaged in providing security for Pekewiwin, the Brotherhood tended the sacred fire that burned for the four months the camp was in operation. “The fire has not stopped. It’s a sacred fire to help us keep up our spirits,” said Cardinal.

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Acknowledgments

Land Acknowledgement

I express my gratitude for the opportunity to live and work on Treaty 6 territory - the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux.

I hope this work honours the ancestors of this land and enriches the lives of our descendants. 

Funding

Edmonton in the Time of Covid is supported by the Edmonton Heritage Council and the City of Edmonton.

Thank you also to the Rat Creek Press for their support.

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