ONLINE PANEL SERIES
Prevention Matters!
Prevention Matters! is a COH online panel series that highlights groundbreaking homelessness prevention initiatives in Canada and beyond.
Communities already understand that in order to solve the homelessness crisis, we must move away from emergency responses and focus on preventing homelessness altogether. However, many still need clarity on what this means – what does prevention actually look like in practice? What does it involve? To delve into these questions, Prevention Matters! invites researchers and practitioners to share the innovative work they’ve done to advance prevention, along with the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Upcoming Sessions
Stay tuned! We are constantly updating this section with news on future sessions and who will be involved. In the meantime, you can check out our past recordings below.
Previous Episodes
PREVENTION MATTERS! BLOG SERIES
In a hurry? Check out our recap blogs on the Homeless Hub for an overview of each episode!
Live session recording available!
Session 20
Bringing Duty to Assist to Canada: What Winnipeg Can Teach Us
What would it look like if Canadian governments and communities had a legal duty to help prevent and end homelessness?
with Stephen Gaetz, Janine Bramadat, Rianna Vasik, Jaydin Petersyes
Live session recording available!
Session 19
Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) 101: A Proven Pathway to Ending Youth Homelessness
Thinking about how to actually do Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) in your community? This session is for you.
with Stephen Gaetz, Heidi Walteryes
Live session recording available!
Session 18
How to Stop the Incarceration-to-Homelessness Pipeline for Indigenous Men: The Sagatay Program Model
Learn how this transitional housing program is helping Indigenous men successfully reintegrate after incarceration.
with Stephen Gaetz, Steve Teekens, Jane Roy, Shane Jamiesonyes
Live session recording available!
Session 17
A Proven Model for Preventing & Ending Black Youth Homelessness: The Bridge of Hope Program Model
Eviction prevention, landlord engagement, rental subsidies & wraparound supports for sustained housing stability
with Stephen Gaetz, Dagma Koyi, Lara Adetukasi, Kurgeena Josephyes
Live session recording available!
Session 16
Building Data Infrastructure Needed to Prevent Youth Homelessness in Canada: Learnings from BC and Calgary
What would youth homelessness prevention look like if reliable data moved across systems to inform action?
with Matthew Russell, Caillie Pritchard, Kiran Gurmyes
Live session recording available!
Session 15
How Prevention Helped Washington Reduce Youth Homelessness by 40%
Washington reduced youth homelessness by 10,000. What if your community could do the same?
with Stephen Gaetz, Melanie Redman, Casey Trupin, Matt Davisyes
Live session recording available!
Session 14
Our Work on Our Terms: NiGiNan’s Culturally-Based Approach to Homelessness Prevention
“Kindness, Honesty, Sharing, Strength.”
with Cohen Pinkoski, Christine Davies, Jessie Molody, Sarah Radleyyes
Live session recording available!
Session 13
Storying Truths of Indigenous Homelessness
“What does Indigenous homelessness prevention mean to YOU?”
with Cathy Fournier, Marie McGregor Pitawanakwat, Cohen Pinkoski, Jayleen, Jeff Bierkyes
Live session recording available!
Session 12
Working WITH Landlords to Prevent Evictions
Creating lasting, positive relationships with landlords requires time, but this investment is essential.
with Erika Morton, Chris Clay, Janin Bartholomew, Leanne Jessoyes
Live session recording available!
Session 11
Yes, It’s Cheaper: The Cost-Based Case for Homelessness Prevention
Ironically, it costs more to ignore our housing problem than it would to simply fix it.
with Lucie Richard, Melissa Giles, Sarah Ferrabee, C.L. Michelyes
Live session recording available!
Session 10
“We Must Do Our Homework”: The History Behind Homelessness in Black Communities
When you understand the “why”, you can be intentional about the solutions.
with Pa Sallah Drammeh, Angela Bowden, Dr. Marie Cecile Kotyk, Rev. Dr. Denise Gillardyes
Live session recording available!
Session 9
Yes, It Works: How Housing First for Youth Transforms Lives
All young people have a right to housing. Housing is a precondition for recovery.
with Stephen Gaetz, Heidi Walter, Ahmad Bonakdar, Cora MacDonald, Pa Sallah Drammehyes
Live session recording available!
Session 8
(Re)Building Home with Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse Peoples
“I thought to myself: ‘What did we used to do?’ When I looked down, I realized the answer was right beneath my feet.”
with Kim Kakakaway, Marie McGregor Pitawanakwat, Trinity Fletcher, Arlene Hache, Colleen Carpenteryes
Live session recording available!
Session 7
The Unique Ways Legal Professionals Can Prevent Youth Homelessness
Many people would not immediately think about lawyers, but their role in preventing youth homelessness is critical.
with Amanda Buchnea, Kelly Russo, Gabriella McDonald, Claire Millgate, Lydian Smithyes
Live session recording available!
Session 6
Culturally Based Approaches to Indigenous Homelessness Prevention
How can we address Indigenous homelessness/houselessness from a culturally-based lens and start to foster healing?
with Cathy Fournier, Steve Teekens, Bernice Kamano, Clayton Shirt, Janine Bramadatyes
Live session recording available!
Session 5
The Many Faces of Urban and Rural Displacement
“It’s not just the big cities anymore.”
with Stephen Gaetz, Yvonne Kelly, Brian Doucet, Dylyn Reid-Daviesyes
Live session recording available!
Session 4
Prevention Across the Globe 1: Duty to Assist in Wales
How can we ensure that our decision-makers are held accountable for addressing homelessness?
with Stephen Gaetz, Peter Mackieyes
Live session recording available!
Session 3
Strengthening Family and Natural Supports to Prevent Youth Homelessness
It is crucial to consider the role that family and community connections play in preventing youth homelessness.
with Heidi Walter, Jessica Ward, Melody Brewer, Jocelyn Adamoyes
Live session recording available!
Session 2
Black Youth Homelessness Prevention
What does youth homelessness prevention look like in Black communities?
with Dagma Koyi, Clovis Grant, Nathan Okontayes
Live session recording available!
Session 1
Prevention 101 with Stephen Gaetz
What does it mean to prevent homelessness?
with Stephen Gaetzyes
Interested in Participating?
We are always looking for researchers and practitioners to share knowledge about homelessness prevention. Connect with us!
