In August 2018, the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness published “Wisdom of the Elders – Guidance from the Community: A Tailored Approach to Indigenize Harm Reduction.” This report introduces the practice of harm reduction, provides an overview of presentations during a two-day community consultation and key viewpoints voiced by those who attended and outlines a framework to guide the strategic direction moving forward.
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Indigenous rights and self-governance
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Create a dual-model of care (Western and Indigenous) – We need to work together.
Recommendation 1:- Collaborate – build and strengthen alliances and formal partnerships
- Develop Indigenous supports in the heart of the city
- Ensure there are professionals trained in intergenerational trauma
- Include Elders, Mentors and Peers in programming
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Build on the promising practice in the Priority One culturally supportive housing pilot project.
Recommendation 2:- Strengthen Indigenous self-identity
- Provide a home, a safe environment – with love and no judgement
- Feast – eat together – share stories around the table, and feed the spirit
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