Saskatoon Tribal Council hosts open houses for Fairhaven residents ahead of wellness centre opening
Over a hundred people gathered Wednesday for the council’s first open house session.The room became so filled that many had to stand along the walls with extra chairs brought in to house the attendees.Chief Mark Arcand gave the crowd with a two-and-a-half-hour presentation and open discussion to show Fairhaven residents how they plan to operate its new location by describing their action plan and safety measures, and the goals of the wellness centre.
Many residents seemed supportive of Arcand’s goals by cheering and clapping to his remarks to support the city’s homeless population. Some expressed concerns about community safety and potential vandalism. At one point, one woman referred to wellness centre staff as “you people,” which then turned into a conversation about addressing racism and otherism.Arcand said overall attendees raised some good questions and interesting points. It’s a community issue that he said he is willing to work with community members to address.
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