Using Concept Mapping to Define Indigenous Housing First in Hamilton, Ontario

Michelle Firestone (), Nishan Zewge-Abubaker, Christina Salmon, Constance McKnight and Stephen W. Hwang
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Michelle Firestone: MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B1W8, Canada
Nishan Zewge-Abubaker: MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B1W8, Canada
Christina Salmon: Knowledge Translation Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B1W8, Canada
Constance McKnight: De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre, 678 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1K2, Canada
Stephen W. Hwang: MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B1W8, Canada

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 19, 1-13

Abstract: Background: The lasting impact of colonization contributes to the disproportionate rates of homelessness experienced by Indigenous people in Canada. Methods: This study used participatory mixed methods to evaluate an urban, Indigenous-led Housing First program in Ontario to fill knowledge gaps on wise practices addressing the unique dimensions of Indigenous homelessness. Using concept mapping, staff perspectives were engaged to generate 65 unique statements describing program delivery and their interrelationships using a six-cluster map. Results: ‘Team’s Professional Skills’ and ‘Spiritual Practices’ rated high in importance ( mean = 4.75 and 4.73, respectively), and feasibility ( mean = 4.31 and 4.33, respectively). While fairly important, ‘Partnerships and Agency Supports’ was ranked least feasible ( mean = 3.89). On average, clusters rated higher in importance than feasibility. Conclusion: Concept mapping draws from local knowledge, elicits strong engagement, and captured the holistic and client-centred approach of an Indigenous Housing First Model.

Keywords: participatory research; mixed methods; concept mapping; evaluation; indigenous health; housing first; homelessness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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