CANADA | Thursday, 4 July 2013 | Views [664] | View Smaller Image
Despite the obvious challenges rife throughout this community, the truth is, if you look beyond them all, the DTES is a community rooted in a magical combination of resilience, community advocacy and character. Non-traditional supports abound, while connection and community thrives in this the least likely of places. As Johnny, Bruce, Linda and Donald (pictured above) can attest to, kinship, humanity and joy are the measure of prosperity in the slum of Canada.
