Residents raise concerns about plan for Inuit women’s shelter in Ottawa’s south end [Video]

Residents in Ottawa’s Hunt Club neighbourhood are raising concerns about plans to build an Inuit women’s shelter in the south end neighbourhood.

The proposal would see city-owned land at 250 Forestglade Crescent sold to the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, which hopes to build a 30-bed supportive housing facility for women and children only.

“Ottawa has the largest Inuit population south of Nunavut and there is a growing need to have a dedicated shelter for Inuit women who are affected by domestic violence,” Jessica Bradley, Gloucester-Southgate councillor, said. “I am supportive and Hunt Club Park has a tradition of being a very welcoming community.”

However, during a public meeting Tuesday night at the Greenboro Community Centre, many residents voiced concerns about the project.

“I’m concerned about the women coming into the community that does not have a hospital near them, that does not have a grocery store near them,” Marina Bossio said.

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