Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation facing roadblocks in attempt to open a women’s shelter in Fort Simpson – CBC
The First Nation is struggling to secure funding and a space to operate the shelter out of
Nov 21, 2022
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation (LKFN) has been trying to open a full-time emergency shelter for women and children in Fort Simpson, N.W.T. It would also serve the surrounding communities.
Although there is a clear need for the shelter, the First Nation has been running into one roadblock after another trying to find funding and secure a building.
Amy Fraser, the regional victim services co-ordinator at LKFN, said there is a tremendous need in the community for daytime programming and an emergency shelter for women and their children.
“My vision was to open a home that would allow for both,” said Fraser. “I didn’t realize how hard that vision was.”
