Building Home

09/12/2024

09/04/2024

Building Home: A Glimpse into the World of Youth Housing

We welcome you to learn about the profound narratives of young individuals navigating housing instability in NB. Youth are taking charge of their narratives and sharing what they feel is important for you to understand about their experiences.

By bringing together art, research, and advocacy, Building Home signals the importance youth have in our communities and our commitment to build better futures for young people across the province. Youth have a right to housing that respects their agency and meets their needs.

Cassandra Monette has a passion for blending art, research, and youth work together to create impact. She is dedicated to amplifying youth voice through arts-based storytelling and understands the influence narratives can have on identity and community membership.

Harriet Taylor has had a long career in the arts as teacher, administrator and practitioner. Recently she has found purpose in channeling her creativity into advocacy for change and social action through art.

Emily Blair is a weaver and cultural worker based in unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land, known as Fredericton, New Brunswick. Blair’s work involves woven pattern design, textile based installations, and multi-media collaborations.

Charles Harding is a sound artist residing in Fredericton, NB. He has over a decade of experience in music composition and facilitation, focusing on computer-based music creation.

Building Home

08/26/2024

We are thrilled to announce our Miramichi tour, September 10th-17th!

Come check us out at the French Fort Cove Eco Centre, 21 Cove Road weekdays 10am-6pm, Saturday 11-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm.

We are full of gratitude for the energy that has been put towards getting these youth narratives to forefront of the conversation across the province. Can't wait to see you in Miramichi!

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05/27/2024

What an incredible run so far!

We have been able to speak with almost 1,500 people through our 3 exhibits and our conversations have strengthened the understanding that youth deserve housing that meet their needs and help them thrive.

As we move forward, we do so with an openness for collaboration and a strong gratitude for all the youth that put their stories forward to advocate for better solutions across the province. We look forward to next steps!

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📍Saint John NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/23/2024

This installation was always meant to bring people together and highlight the challenges youth face with homelessness.
We are grateful to have been involved in such rich conversations at the CAB Summit this year and witness the collaborative spirit of people who are pushing for change.
We need to respect the experiences of youth and ensure that youth have a right to housing that meets their needs.
To everyone who came to visit the installation, thank you for supporting our youth and learning more about the experiences they have shared with us all.
As we continue to support youth, we encourage everyone to continue to invest in strong partnerships, and stay tuned into the conversation.

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📍Saint John NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/17/2024

Last chance to support our youth and learn more about their experiences navigating life unhoused in Saint John.

We are at Market Square until 6pm today. Come check us out!

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📍Saint John NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/15/2024

We are open! Come join us at Market Square and learn more about what it's like to navigate life unhoused as a youth.

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📍Saint John NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/14/2024

Things are moving fast as we prep for launch this Wednesday. Can't wait to see you there!

Opening May 15-17th at Market Square, 10am-6pm

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📍Saint John NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/13/2024

We are back!! Join us May 15-17th at Market Square and journey through a life-sized installation to learn more about navigating life unhoused as a youth.
The exhibit is free and open to the public 10am-6pm at the old museum space right by the atrium.
We want to thank HDC for supporting our return to Saint John. Being able to set up once more strengthens our ability to raise awareness and come together for such a crucial conversation.

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📍Saint John NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/12/2024

As a way to support youth in their advocacy for better housing options across the province, we invited people to collage their thoughts about the exhibit. We thank everyone who participated for the impactful conversations and the support shown to this project.

These collages will be up on our virtual gallery at http://buildinghome.ca after our tour in Saint John May 15-17th.

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📍Fredericton NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca

05/10/2024

Building Home would like to thank the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation for their generous support to bring our installation to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton. Their support has allowed us to continue to raise awareness about youth homelessness across the province

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📍Fredericton NB
🔗 www.buildinghome.ca