Indigenous senior housing in Edmonton under strain, with calls for relationship-based solutions – LakelandToday.ca
May 5, 2026
Deborah Rose, Executive Director of the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC), says the situation has reached a critical point.
(ANNews) – Indigenous seniors in Edmonton are facing increasing barriers to safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing as demand continues to rise and available supports struggle to keep pace.
Deborah Rose, Executive Director of the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC), says the situation has reached a critical point.
“We struggle with finding them safe and appropriate housing that they can afford,” Rose said. “There’s a lot of conversation around affordable housing and homelessness, but for seniors, it becomes especially significant.”
