Homelessness Learning Hub

With over 1.9K members, the #HLHub is the only platform in Canada that offers #FREE online #training + professional development for the housing & homelessness sector. 5 trainings, 380+ English resources (169 French), PLUS new trainings coming soon! Follow us to stay up-to-date!

Please note that as of January 2025, we will no longer be active on Twitter. For the latest updates and insights on our work, you can connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. We look forward to engaging with you on these platforms!

#Homelessness is often misrepresented in media. To shift the narrative, our curated collection of resources focuses on the systemic causes, human rights implications, and the importance of community in fostering empathy and understanding: ow.ly/7cSz50UjqCf

The Homelessness Data Improvement Framework enhances the quality, use, and availability of #homelessness data across Canada. This tool uses a data-driven, outcome-based approach to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-reoccurring. Read more: ow.ly/JlMU50UeXRO

How we talk about #homelessness matters. This handbook provides practical tips for addressing common myths and stereotypes about homelessness and using respectful language to encourage stigma-free conversations: ow.ly/R8QO50U6XWY

Explore our self-paced training on decolonizing, equality, diversity, & inclusion tailored for the #homelessness sector. It aims to align participants’ understanding with their orgs goals & purpose, ensuring a consistent approach to these critical topics: ow.ly/LIjN50TZrOs

Turn stories into powerful tools for impact! Our FREE, self-paced training teaches you how to support people with lived experience to create meaningful digital storytelling projects: ow.ly/vWUr50TSxcc #KnowledgeMobilization #DigitalStorytelling

In this podcast episode, Reza & Safiyah discuss the findings from the report, “Locked up. Locked Out: The Revolving Door of #Homelessness and Ontario’s #JusticeSystem,” which demonstrates how the justice system fuels housing loss in Ontario. Listen here: ow.ly/JGn350TS31C

With the shift to online services, good communication skills are key. Check out the #HLHub's Knowledge Mobilization + communications resource collection to learn design, communications & social media strategies: ow.ly/q0HL50TJO7q

Q: Does the #HLHub offer #French #trainings? A: Yes, we currently have 13 of our original trainings available in French! Visit the Homelessness Learning Hub to get started: bit.ly/43CsXXB

Are you looking to improve your data collection skills, or simply learn why data literacy is essential to understanding & addressing #homelessness in our communities? Check out our FREE, self-paced training for an overview: bit.ly/3uVowuF

Interested in learning #DigitalStorytelling? This training will guide you through the process of creating narratives that make an impact. Discover techniques for planning, recording, and sharing stories that advocate for change and empower voices here: bit.ly/3XAsKC7

#ICYMI: Check out this #MtS Career Chats panel on government and policy! Join researchers across sectors as they share their expertise on #YouthHomelessness prevention with young people interested in pursuing a career outside of academia. Watch here: ow.ly/O3ef50TlZII

Want to better support #2SLGBTQ+ youth facing #homelessness? Check out our free, self-paced training to learn about the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ youth navigating homelessness and housing insecurity. EN: ow.ly/mBRz50TfJU3 FR: ow.ly/eBWM50TfJU9

Have you seen the latest #PreventionMatters panel? Check it out on the #HLHub to learn about how Indigenous-led and culturally-based programming and healing are connected to #prevention: ow.ly/9o7r50TjhQX

Want to better support #2SLGBTQ+ youth facing #homelessness? This free, self-paced training offers videos, scenarios, and quizzes to explore their unique experiences. Start learning today! Disponible aussi en français. EN: ow.ly/co3y50TaUnx FR: ow.ly/2tKb50TaUny

“The act of expressing #TwoSpirit identities is a form of decolonization which serves as a way of recovering and reconnecting with culture.” Check out this booklet to learn about Indigenous culture and the intersections with 2SLGBTQQIA+ identities: ow.ly/E4gb50T5gCy

This podcast episode talks about #research justice. It highlights work that recognizes and uplifts community expertise, and the ability of those most impacted to offer insight into needs-based solutions. LISTEN: ow.ly/wPNl50SZwQG

This NEW RESOURCE challenges the mainstream narrative that views #encampments solely as safety risks. It explores how encampments can provide a sense of belonging and connection often lacking in other homeless experiences. ACCESS: ow.ly/VHrL50SURRF

In this podcast episode, researcher Negar Shahryari discusses what #homelessness looks like in the Middle East and South Africa (MESA). She walks us through the research she and her colleagues published and outlines her hopes for the future. LISTEN: ow.ly/1hLA50SPAe4

Interested in learning how to build an effective government relations strategy? Check out this webinar to learn how to use your research to advocate with government officials in an impactful and resonant way and advance policy priorities: ow.ly/M4KQ50SL7W1