An intersectional analysis of Indigenous youths’ experiences in housing and homelessness systems

The proposed project explores the housing and homelessness experiences of Indigenous youth in Winnipeg who have been involved with Zoongizi Ode. Through interviews and community collaboration, we will identify the main barriers and supports that youth face when finding and maintaining safe and stable housing. In this study, we will examine how overlapping and intersecting identities (e.g., being First Nations, Métis, Inuit, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or having lived in-care) shape these experiences. Through collaborations with youth and a community advisory board, the project will co-create recommendations and a community oriented report to improve housing services, enhance cultural safety, and promote equitable solutions for Indigenous youth.

Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Hatala

Student:

Partner:

Zoongizi Ode Inc.;Mental Health Research Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Manitoba

Program: