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Programs
Iskwewak Iskotew Nihkotawan (Women’s Fire Lodge)
The Women’s Fire Lodge offers short-term housing solutions for up to 18 months for Indigenous women who are leaving correctional facilities, women who are experiencing homelessness, or who face multiple barriers that put them at risk of experiencing homelessness.
The Fire Lodge has 20 renovated and furnished suites that provide a safe place to live; access to health, wellness, and life supports; an opportunity to build social connections, and to participate in recreational programming that ensures Indigenous women build the skills, cultural knowledge, and confidence to thrive as they transition into more permanent market housing.
The housing support workers provided essential resources and support to participants, helping them navigate various systems. In collaboration with partners at Correctional Service Canada and other Esquao programs, the Lodge offered a comprehensive range of services including employment skills development, connections to community health and wellness supports, social wellness initiatives, access to an Elder, and assistance with justice system navigation.
