Homelessness is a very complex issue that encompases many areas. Here we will explore the issues of housing and homelessness is Kamloops and the surrounding area.
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Living on the Edge: How Capitalism and Stigma Impact People Living in Poverty
Here in Kamloops, there’s a variety of social services that cater to those experiencing poverty and homelessness. These facilities form a support network that ranges from housing to shelters, food, employment and legal services, and much more. While much conversation is afforded to the challenge of coordinating service delivery and who should be doing what, Read More …
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Healthcare for the Unhoused: How being homeless affects health outcomes
Everyone at some point in their lives has the ubiquitous experience of waiting for long hours in an emergency room, waiting to be seen by a doctor. Here in Kamloops at Royal Inland Hospital, that can mean up to eight hours of sitting and waiting. Most people haven’t considered how difficult it could be to Read More …
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Why are Shelters All in One Place?
Have you ever noticed that the homeless population is all in one place in your city? Maybe all the shelters and social services are there too? This week we discuss why that might be the case, and how municipalities benefit from segregating the homeless.
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Defensive Design: How Cities Subtly Tell the Homeless They are not Welcome
In many cities today, it’s prevalent to see public benches sectioned by armrests or concrete ledges with spikes on them. They are so common that we may completely ignore them as we walk by them. However, to people experiencing homelessness, these pieces of hostile architecture can mean the difference between having a safe and comfortable Read More …
