Loneliness is such a devastating issue of our time that in 2018 Britain appointed a Minister of Loneliness in recognition of the enormous physical and emotional toll that being lonely has on … More

Last week, WNHHN team members Kaitlin Schwan and Khulud Baig participated in a historic human rights hearing on the financialization of housing in Canada, hosted by the National Housing Council. … More

Recently, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle released an Interim Report on human rights issues within encampments across the country. The report highlights gendered experiences in encampments, shedding crucial light on … More

ABOUT US The National Indigenous Housing Network (NIHN) is a movement of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who are dedicated to improving the living situations of Indigenous women and … More

On August 8, 2023, more than 50 women and gender-diverse people joined us at the Calgary Women’s Centre for a Town Hall on the Right to Housing with Federal Housing … More

On August 8, 2023, the Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network (WNHHN), Calgary Women’s Centre, and the National Indigenous Housing Network (NIHN) will be hosting Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle … More

Across Canada, many women, girls, and gender-diverse people live in insecure or unsafe housing – or are made homeless – due to deliberate policy choices. Women and gender-diverse people disproportionately … More

Come work with us! We’re growing our team to include a full-time Housing & Homelessness Researcher. Apply by June 30th, 2023. Summary of Position Keepers of the Circle is seeking … More