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Eqan Omar Module Reflection 3: Housing and Homelessness in Urban Centres/ Indigenous Law and Justice Indigenous homelessness refers to individuals, families, or communities of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who lack secure, permanent, or adequate housing, or the means to obtain it. Indigenous homelessness, unlike colonial definitions, is seen through a lens of Indigenous worldviews rather than a lack of residence. These include people, families, and communities disconnected from land, water, location, family, kin, animals, cultures, languages, and identities (Thistle, 2017). Indigenous individuals facing homelessness struggle to reconnect with their culture, spirituality, emotions, and relationships (Aboriginal Standing Committee on Housing and Homelessness, 2012). Incorporating Indigenous law, justice, housing, and homelessness into urban frameworks necessitates the establishment of equitable living conditions for Indigenous populations through the application of targeted assistance, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative efforts. It is important to realize that housing policies for Indigenous people that are based on differences might not fully meet the needs of Indigenous people in cities, the north, and the countryside. To deal with housing inequality, personalized plans are needed. Indigenous women experience high rates of victimization, mass disappearance, and murder. Indigenous women in Canada often face racism, discrimination, and higher levels of violence compared to other women. The Canadian criminal justice system has failed to safeguard Indigenous women from significant social injustices (Monchalin, 2016). Indigenous people who live in cities are more likely to be homeless than other people. They are more likely to be hurt by things like past pain, invasion, and structural discrimination. People who are homeless in cities who are Indigenous are often hidden because they don't always fit the stereotype of someone sleeping on the street. It includes couch surfing, living in homes with too many people, and living in unsafe places. When indigenous people are forced to leave their native areas, it has direct effects on living. Not owning land and having control over it makes it harder for them to find safe housing. Native American homeless people face discrimination when they are looking for homes. Because of race or cultural practices, landlords may refuse to rent to people. A lot of Indigenous people who are homeless can't get legal help. It is very important to have legal centres that know about Indigenous rights and culture. Children from indigenous families who are homeless may be taken in by child welfare services. Culturally aware methods are very important. Indigenous people who are homeless can be arrested because of rules about squatting, panhandling, and public places injustices (Department of Justice Canada, 2023). I believe the first and most important thing is to provide safe housing. In Housing First projects, housing is given more importance than other measures. Legal offices, shelters, and social groups should know about and be sensitive to different cultures and suffering. Cultural events and practices that bring Indigenous homeless people back into contact with the land can help them heal. To conclude, Urban Indigenous groups work to get policies changed that help people who are homeless or don't have a safe place to live. Setting up community courts that are based on Indigenous values can help poor people with their legal problems.

References Firestone, M., Syrette, J., Jourdain, T., Recollet, V., & Smylie, J. (2019). “I feel safe just coming here because there are other Native brothers and sisters”: findings from a community- based evaluation of the Niiwin Wendaanimak Four Winds Wellness Program. Canadian Journal of Public Health , 110 (4), 404–413. https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-019-00192-6 Monchalin, L. (2016). The colonial problem: an indigenous perspective on crime and injustice in Canada. University of Toronto Press Thistle, J. (2017.) Indigenous Definition of Homelessness in Canada. Toronto: Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Press Department of Justice Canada. (2023, December 8). Expanding legal supports and services for Indigenous people living in urban areas . Www.canada.ca. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2023/12/expanding-legal-supports-and- services-for-indigenous-people-living-in-urban-areas.html

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