Ka'wáhse Street Patrol
The Ka'wáhse Street Patrol provides mobile intervention, essential supplies, and referrals to Indigenous unhoused people in downtown Montréal. Its goal is to improve safety and living conditions for those at risk. he team remains a visible, reliable presence. Ka'wáhse also supports weekly Cultural Nights at the NFCM, offering a warm, culturally supportive evening space.
The Ka'wáhse Street Patrol serves homeless, street-involved, or at-risk Indigenous individuals and provides essential services to those who would not otherwise use the services of the Kaie:ri nikawera: ke Day Centre at the NFCM by:
- Monitoring the wellness and location of homeless individuals;
- Distributing food, clothing, blankets, harm reduction tools, personal hygiene products;
- Counseling, active listening, and coaching;
- Transporting homeless or at-risk clients to shelters and medical facilities;
- Encouraging and referring Indigenous clients to use the Kaie:ri nikawera: ke Day Centre;
- Networking and coordinating with partner organization serving the Indigenous community within Tio'tia:ke (Montréal).
Our results for 2024-2025
- 110 Van and foot patrols accomplished
- 136 Necessary transportations provided
- 1,541 Interventions and support services provided
If you would like to connect with our Ka'wáhse Street Patrol team please contact: kawahse@nfcm.org.