Cabot Square troubled after refuge closes
As could’ve been predicted, there’s a homelessness crisis at Cabot Square since the Open Door shelter was forced to move away. This La Presse piece picks up a story first reported in the Gazette in May, with credit, in which Christopher Curtis cited one social worker saying that twelve people had died at the square since January – and not otherwise reported in the media, you’ll notice.
Michael Black 09:36 on 2019-08-14 Permalink
Though, there’s still organized activity in Cabot Square.
Last week Hannah Tooktoo rode into the square after cycling across Canada for two months to raise awareness about suicide. They organized a welcoming party.
And this Friday, August 16, the Cabot Square Project has its end of summer concert from 1 to 4pm, complete with a final soapstone carving workshop. They’ve had some weekly event each week since June. The public is welcome, but it incorporates the regulars from the square too.
The Open Door is looking for socks and other clothing, they just put up a notice.
Michael
Jack 10:36 on 2019-08-14 Permalink
Hannah was a former student of mine and I can tell you she is one of the most dedicated and charismatic kids I ever taught. It is often super hard for us here in the south to recognize how tough things are in Nunavik. So when you seem someone who is obviously struggling just a smile or a wave means something. Thanks for the heads up Michael.