Ceremony honours unhoused Calgarians who died in 2022 yyc
But each night, hundreds of Calgarians are left without a roof over their heads, a situation that can have deadly consequences.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
“These are human beings and they deserve at least the bare minimum level of dignity we can provide as a society,” said Nigel Kirk, a member of the Client Action Committee, a group of Calgarians who have experienced homelessness. Kirk, who lived on the streets of Calgary for 10 years, has been a Longest Night of the Year event organizer since its conception.Article content
Kirk said he believes the opioid crisis plays a major role in this year’s spike, raising concerns over a need for more harm reduction resources. Exposure to the elements and mental-health crises also play a role, he said.
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