Youth facing homelessness will soon have access to emergency beds and services thanks to a federal investment of $438,537 from the Government of Canada.
Today, the Government of Canada celebrated the grand opening of Mahihkan Waskahikan, a new home that will be a place of safety and hope for Saskatoon's most vulnerable youth. Mahihkan Waskahikan is a 10-bed facility that will provide meaningful support for young people facing homelessness, mental health challenges and addiction. Also known as Wolf Homes, it will offer emergency and supportive housing services. This federal funding is managed by the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership.
Canada's housing and homelessness challenges require a collaborative and multi-faceted approach. Through Build Canada Homes, the federal government is working to increase housing supply, improve market access, and reduce costs. Through Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy, the federal government is committed to preventing and reducing homelessness across the country in urban, Indigenous, rural, and remote communities.
Addressing homelessness is a shared responsibility-governments at all levels, Indigenous partners, and the private sector must work together to ensure everyone has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
