Thursday, November 30 - Community Update and Housing Month Wrap-Up 

Homeward Trust and Community Partners 

Location: Citadel Theatre 

  • Drop in for some or all of these short, engaging presentations from the community and sector on our collective efforts to prevent and end houselessness. Topics will include outreach, diversion, shelter hubs, sector emergency response, health and wellness supports, and more.

    Homeward Trust Edmonton will also provide an overview of the current work being done to update the Community Plan to End Homelessness.

    See the full program here.

  • Following the afternoon presentations, join us for a reception in the Shoctor Lobby, where you can mix, mingle and learn more about efforts to prevent and end homelessness at self-guided information stations hosted by Homeward Trust.

Lunch and Learn Housing Month Webinars 

The YEG Housing Month committee has coordinated a series of lunch and learn webinars on topics related to housing and houselessness and sector efforts to prevent and end houselessness in our community. Each 30-60 min lunch-time webinar was followed by Q&A. Webinar recordings can be found below.  

Tuesday, November 28 - Seniors Housing: Your Next Adventure, presented by GEF Seniors Housing

GEF Seniors Housing provides a range of programs, resources, services, and living options to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Learn more about how these programs and services positively impact seniors' lives with Steph Martin, Life Enrichment Manager.

Monday, November 20 - Diversion and eviction prevention, presented by Bissell Centre

Bissell Centre is a community-based organization that aims to eliminate barriers and assist individuals transitioning out of poverty. In this presentation by Katrina John-West and Kendra Stoley, you will learn about a strategy or program designed to help tenants understand the concept of diversion and eviction prevention.

Friday, November 17 - Panel Discussion on Building Community in Affordable Housing, presented by Civida

Civida, the largest provider of affordable housing in Northern Alberta, manages over 4,300 community housing units and 900+ near-market/market homes. In a panel discussion with Tracey Patience from Dickinsfield Amity House, David Berger from REACH Edmonton, and community advocate Vanessa Desa, you can learn more about how they build a community within affordable housing.

Wednesday, November 15 - Innovative Housing Solutions, presented by Métis Housing - Métis Capital Housing Corporation

Métis Housing offers almost 900 affordable housing units throughout Alberta. In this presentation, Janet London will introduce and guide us through the programs, services and innovative housing solutions Métis Housing provides to help house our people.

Tuesday, November 14 - By the Numbers: Housing Need in Edmonton, presented by the City of Edmonton

The City of Edmonton is dedicated to collaborating with housing providers to create affordable non-market housing in every neighbourhood of the city. Erin Black, the Social Planner for Affordable Housing & Homelessness, will present to share more information about Edmonton's current housing needs and statistics.

Supportive Housing Visits

  • On November 9th, from 1-4 pm, Homeward Trust Edmonton and George Spady Society will be offering visits to the McArthur supportive housing building as part of annual Housing Month activities.

    What to expect:

    Site visits will be in small groups of 10 people by registered time and name and then by first-come, first-served walk-up as capacity allows.

    Staff will provide a brief overview of Supportive Housing, describe the unique aspects of the particular building and the supports offered, and invite guests into the common areas. As we anticipate the building to be fully occupied, we will not be able to provide access to residents’ private homes; however, on the off chance there is a vacant suite, we will include it on the visit.

    Please dress warmly, as you may need to wait outside until your tour timeslot due to building capacity.

    We also kindly ask guests to remember these are people’s homes, so please do take any images or approach residents who have a right to privacy but rather direct any questions to onsite staff.

    How to participate/attend: registration will be opening Friday, Nov 3, with the link provided here once registration is open.

    For more information on supportive housing, visit here.

  • On November 10th, from 1-4 pm, Homeward Trust Edmonton and Niginan Housing Ventures (NHV) will be offering visits to the McArthur supportive housing building as part of annual Housing Month activities.

    What to expect:

    Site visits will be in small groups of 10 people by registered time and name and then by first-come, first-served walk-up as capacity allows.

    Staff will provide a brief overview of Supportive Housing, describe the unique aspects of the particular building and the supports offered, and invite guests into the common areas. As we anticipate the building to be fully occupied, we will not be able to provide access to residents’ private homes; however, on the off chance there is a vacant suite, we will include it on the visit.

    Please dress warmly, as you may need to wait outside until your tour timeslot due to building capacity.

    We also kindly ask guests to remember these are people’s homes, so please do take any images or approach residents who have a right to privacy but rather direct any questions to onsite staff.

    How to participate/attend: registration will be opening Friday, Nov 3, with the link provided here once registration is open.

    For more information on supportive housing, visit here.

Thursday, November 9 - CMHA Housing Overview, presented by Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region

Canadian Mental Health Association-Edmonton Region offers various programs and services to assist individuals aged 16 and above in achieving their mental health goals, both short-term and long-term. In this event, Marnie McRae, the Manager of Housing, will provide an overview of CMHA's housing services.

Monday, November 6 - Navigating Seniors Housing, presented by GEF Seniors Housing

GEF Seniors Housing provides affordable, secure and welcoming housing services to enrich seniors' lives. Learn more about the process and services with Denise Roy-Popal, community support manager.

Friday, November 3 - Panel Discussion on Engagement Strategies for Indigenous Housing, presented by the City of Edmonton

In this panel discussion, award-winning architect David Fortin & City of Edmonton will share Engagement Strategies for Indigenous Housing. The event will discuss planning, affordability, community needs and much more.

2022 Recordings:

  • November 9 - An overview of CMHA-ER’s Housing Program, presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region. Watch webinar recording

  • November 10 - Navigating Seniors Housing, presented by GEF Seniors Housing. Watch webinar recording

  • November 14 - Housing Resource Workers and Their Integral Role in Successful Affordable and Subsidized Housing, presented by Métis Capital Housing Corporation. Watch webinar recording

  • November 16 - Reaching Out: An Introduction to Housing-Focused Encampment Outreach, presented by Bissell Centre. Watch webinar recording

  • November 18 - What About Housing, presented by Boyle Street Community Services. Watch webinar recording

  • November 21 - The Role of Housing Providers in Increasing Community Safety and Wellbeing, presented by Civida. Watch webinar recording

  • November 22 - National Housing Day Address by Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, Core Infrastructure: Changing our approach to affordable housing. Watch webinar recording

  • November 23 - Housing First, Moving Forward, presented by Homeward Trust Edmonton. Watch webinar recording

  • November 25 - Connecting to the Sacred: How Access to Culture Impacts Housing, presented by Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Watch webinar recording

  • November 28 - How the City of Edmonton beat its affordable housing targets, presented by the City of Edmonton. Watch webinar recording

  • November 29 - Special Lunch-Hour Screening of This Is Where We Live, presented by Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness. Visit ECOHH for Details

  • November 30 - A Conversation With David Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing Division, Seniors, Community and Social Services. Watch webinar recording

2021 Recordings:

  • November 2 - Housing and Mental Health: A Lived Experience Perspective, presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region. Watch webinar recording

  • November 9 - Reaching Home Program: The challenges faced during COVID and the current affordable housing crisis, presented by Métis Housing. Watch webinar recording

  • November 10 - Strategies for responding to community opposition for affordable housing providers, presented by Civida. Watch webinar recording

  • November 16 - The effects of a global pandemic on Housing First and Edmonton’s By Name List, and what a path forward in ending homelessness looks like post COVID-19, presented by Homeward Trust Edmonton. Watch webinar recording

  • November 18 - From Homeless to Home: Barriers and challenges in ending homelessness, presented by Bissell Centre. Watch webinar recording

  • November 23 - Now more than ever: Building supportive housing during COVID-19, presented by the City of Edmonton. Watch webinar recording

  • November 25 - The Power of Culture in Creating Homes, presented by Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Watch webinar recording

  • November 26 - Mixed Income Housing: A Path to Affordability, Inclusivity and Financial Sustainability, presented by HomeEd. Watch webinar recording

  • November 29 - Affordable seniors’ housing in Edmonton, presented by GEF Seniors Housing. Watch webinar recording

  • November 30 - How client-led services changes frontline dynamics, presented by YESS. Watch webinar recording

2020 Recordings:

  • November 10 - Affordable Housing and Homelessness at the City of Edmonton, presented by the City of Edmonton. Watch webinar recording | Bridge Housing Video

  • November 17 - Housing and Mental Health, presented by Tiffany Walsh, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Watch webinar recording (password: W&4*@qgU)

  • November 19 - Indigenous Housing Panel, presented by Lisa Hinks, Métis Capital Housing Corporation. Watch webinar recording

  • November 24 - New Directions in Community Housing Research, co-presented by Esther de Vos, Civida, and Damian Collins, the University of Alberta. Watch webinar recording

  • November 26 - Supportive Housing and Good Neighbour Plans, presented by Tara Sobey, Bissell Centre. Watch webinar recording (password: $v40TEZn)

  • November 30 - Housing First: The Journey out of Homelessness, presented by Emily Dietrich, Homeward Trust Edmonton. Watch webinar recording (password: 5+j3FGXW)