Housing Impacts Health
“I live entirely off food banks, that’s where nutrition comes in, I have no choice over my food…”
90% of FN people moved at least once in 5 years - vastly higher than non Natives
50% have move 3 or more times
13% report being homeless or in ‘transition’
74% live in crowded conditions (using Stats Canada definition)
People report their housing is inadequate and in disrepair
70% people live in poorest neighbourhoods in Hamilton (compared to 3% general pop.)
High mobility is tied to a cycle of poverty
63% give up important things - food - to afford housing
22% report they do not have enough to eat
Housing insecurity stresses families, health, interferes with employment and education
