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Vital Signs: Belonging and homelessness

Vital Signs: Belonging and homelessness

Michael Parente Apr 6, 2026 4 min read

Whether we talk about a homelessness โ€œcrisisโ€ or a โ€œzombie apocalypseโ€, the language we use when we talk about belonging, makes a difference to how we collectively think about the issue. A critical look at the words we use to talk about belonging and homelessness is essential because this discourse can serve to create the frameworks and limit our imagination when it comes to how we respond to needs in the community.  In this episode of Vital Signs, Rudi…

Standing with communities against hate

Standing with communities against hate

CA Klassen Apr 1, 2026 3 min read

Standing with communities against hate Empathy is a quiet kind of strength, a way of tending to one another that keeps us alive and connected even as individualism rises and the ties between us are stretched thin, and as many…

Vital Signs: Newcomers and belonging

Vital Signs: Newcomers and belonging

Michael Parente Mar 17, 2026 3 min read

Creating a sense of belonging is vital for inclusive community building. This is especially true for marginalized folks who face multiple barriers. When people feel welcomed and valued, theyโ€™re able to contribute their talents with confidence. Belonging also builds trust, connection, and shared purpose among neighbours.…

Vital Signs: Black Community in Hamilton

Vital Signs: Black Community in Hamilton

Michael Parente Mar 9, 2026 3 min read

February is Black History Month and we marked the occasion with an episode that focuses on Black Community in Hamilton. Building community takes deliberate focus of time, energy and resources, especially in communities that have been historically marginalized and underfunded.  In this episode, Rudi Wallace hosts…

Vital Signs: Hamilton is Home

Vital Signs: Hamilton is Home

Michael Parente Feb 17, 2026 3 min read

Affordable housing is a team effort. In 2020, a coalition of local affordable housing developers starting meeting to collectively present housing projects for funding from the federal government. The collective, made up of seven organizations, includes Indwell Community Homes, YWCA Hamilton, Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing, Good Shepherd Non-Profit…