Thompson homeless resource shelter enters 1st winter under Indigenous leadership – CBC

Dec 04, 2023

Wellbreity Centre focussed on safety, security for clients and surrounding community

An Indigenous-led homeless shelter is aiming to bring safety and security as it begins its first winter running the resource.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) — an advocacy organization that represents First Nations in northern Manitoba — assumed the operation of what had been known as the Thomson Healing Centre in July, renaming it the Wellbreity Centre.

Gina Spence says several concerns are being addressed at the space, including overall community safety and providing wraparound care for people in the northern Manitoba city.

“We can help our own people,” the centre’s manager said. “We look at this holistic approach … helping our own people and getting them back on their feet when they’re ready.”

The city has come under scrutiny after placing intoxicated people in police holding cells due to lack of space elsewhere.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/mko-wellbreity-centre-1.7047000