Housing & Homelessness Symposium

Join The Housing Working Group for the Housing & Homelessness Symposium, an important gathering that brings together frontline organizations, advocates, policymakers, and community members to engage in a critical conversation about housing and homelessness in Lloydminster.
This symposium will focus on three key areas:
Providing Context: Understanding the current state of housing in Lloydminster through data, lived experiences, and expert insights.
Identifying Challenges: Examining the root causes of homelessness and the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing stable housing.
Exploring Solutions: Showcasing innovative strategies and best practices that can drive meaningful and lasting change.
Through a combination of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the housing crisis and work collaboratively to develop actionable solutions. Housing is more than just a place to live—it is the foundation of a thriving, equitable community.

Schedule
9:00 am        Welcoming Remarks                                        Avery Acheson
9:10 am        Real Life Experience                                          Jordan Fleming
9:35 am        Housing Continuum from                                 Avery Acheson
                     The Housing needs Assessment & Strategy
10:30 am      Community Voices Panel                                   Kurt Price- Moderator
                                                                                               Tigra-Lee Campbell
                                                                                               Kagan Kneen
                                                                                               Laurie Harris
                                                                                               Chelsea Glasser
                                                                                               Mandy Newton

11:15 am      The importance of Understanding                    Kim Kakakaway
                    the root of Indigenous Homelessness
12:00 pm      Lunch
12:15 pm      The Root Cause of Homelessness Panel           Kurt Price - Moderator
                                                                                               Tyler Lorenz
                                                                                               Jordan Fleming
                                                                                               Vera Koster
                                                                                               Kim Kakakaway

1:15 pm        We Can and Do Recover                                   Earl Thiessen
                                                                                               Oxford Housing Foundation 
2:00 pm         Networking/Resource Tables
2:30pm          Low-Income Housing                                        Rob Appleyard, Brentwood                                                                                                 Community Development
                                                                                                Karen Motthershead, Terra Centre
3:30 pm        Break
3:45 pm        Low-Income Housing                                         Angela Caplette & Leslie Lorenz    
                     Application Forms                                              Lloydminster Region Housing                                                                                                  Group
                                                                    
4:15 pm        Housing First Program                                        Chris Gorman, Orgcode                                                                                                  Consulting
5:15 pm        Closing Remarks                                                  Stephanie Miller
 
Housing and Homelessness Symposium Awards
The Housing and Homelessness Symposium on May 7, 2025 will focus on the current state of housing, identifying root causes and challenges related to homelessness and exploring innovative solutions that can drive meaningful change. As the day transitions from education, awareness, and networking, we will come together for a celebration—the Awards Ceremony, dedicated to recognizing the unwavering dedication of front-line workers. These individuals, working directly with clients every day, are the heart and soul of our community’s progress.
 
Awards Ceremony has been cancelled.
While the ceremony has been cancelled due to low nominations, the nomination period remains open until May 14, and we will recognize award winners at a later date.
 
Nominations close on Wednesday, May 14th at 11:59 p.m.  
 
For more information on the Awards Ceremony and nominations, please visit www.lloydminster.ca/HousingSymposium.