Montreal’s first-ever permanent housing for homeless Indigenous people, Maison Akhwà’tsire, opened its doors two weeks ago – and the 22 spots are filling up quickly. Source: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/we-have-to-decide-whats-important-to-us-montreal-advocates-say-homelessness-response-falls-short/
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