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Report on federal budget measures for affordable housing and homelessness

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Summary: Despite some good news for affordable housing, this year’s federal budget, introduced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, is disappointing for those hoping for major investments to tackle the ongoing affordable housing crisis. Most significantly, the projected impacts of the budget on housing are small: 4,500 more new affordable houses built and about 30,000 more … Read more

Engaging in the Work White People Need to Do, Letter #4

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The fourth in a series of Learning Letters to the congregation of The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton from Rev. Victoria Ingram From Inclusion Winnipeg Diversity is a fact. Equity is an option. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome. Inclusion Winnipeg is dedicated to making life better for children and adults living with … Read more

Engaging in the Work White People Need to Do, Letter #3

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The third in a series of Learning Letters to the congregation of the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton from Rev. Victoria Ingram.  Why We Must Know Our History “Studying history will sometimes make you uncomfortable.  Sometimes studying history will make you feel deeply upset.  Sometimes studying history will make you feel extremely angry.  If studying history always makes you feel proud … Read more

Engaging in the Work White People Need to Do, Letter #2

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The second in a series of Learning Letters to the congregation of the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton from Rev. Victoria Ingram. See the Next Steps section at the end of this letter for details about an important opportunity to engage in conversation and learning together. The Need for Change Continues One of the most important aspects of community and encouraging … Read more