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Article: Gathering addressed Aboriginal homelessness. (Edmonton).(Aboriginal Homelessness Gathering, Alberta)(Brief Article)
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- March 1, 2002
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Keith Duggan says that in his three decades of policing in Edmonton he has watched the Aboriginal population challenge the problems found in their communities, and more effectively create positive change than any other group in the city.
Superintendent Duggan of the Edmonton Police. Service participated in the day-long Aboriginal Homelessness Gathering on Feb. 19. Of the 65 groups invited to attend, 40 agencies were represented.
The Aboriginal population is growing faster than any other in Canada. Duggan said there is a huge wave of young Aboriginal people expected to move to Edmonton within 10 years.
"We need to receive them in a way that helps ...