Saskatoon Tribal Council

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An initiative to address housing and homelessness in downtown Saskatoon. Provides wâhkômâkanak (relatives/individuals) with access to support services through an Indigenous Model. Helps participants develop skills and access supports to address barriers they face to permanent housing. Provides ongoing support once participants are in their home to help them cope with barriers that may arise, from basic life skills to severe addiction issues. Provides connection back to a larger case management team or support services. Focuses on whole health (Medicine Wheel and traditional teachings), encompassing the balance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of self, family, community, and creation.  Includes culturally specific and holistic interventions (openly expressing unique beliefs, values, and ways of knowing, being and doing, identity, language, traditions, ceremony, connection to land, and relationships). Services include: Cultural support,  Emergency housing support,  Income Assistance, Mental health supports, Addictions supports, Probation supports,  Community based supports, Elder supports, Advocacy services, Transportation, Intensive Case Management.