Peg Sharing Circle - Exploring the Lived Experience of Poverty - Ida Flett

The document details the life of Ida Flett, a resident of Winnipeg who lives on a monthly disability income of $695. It describes her childhood trauma at a residential school in Northern Manitoba, her experience as a single parent, and her current housing instability, where 62 per cent of her income is spent on a small bachelor suite.

• Ida Flett experiences significant financial strain, earning a monthly disability income of $695, of which $428 (62 per cent) is spent on rent for a small bachelor suite.
• Ida's childhood was marked by trauma at a residential school in Northern Manitoba, where she was punished for speaking her native language and witnessed her brother being stabbed by an adult staff member.
• Housing instability is a primary concern for Ida, as her current suite is too small for guests and she cannot find alternative housing for less than $500-$600 per month while rents continue to rise.

APA

Producer),, I. F. R. (. E. M. (. (2011). Peg Sharing Circle - Exploring the Lived Experience of Poverty - Ida Flett. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/articles/insight/peg-sharing-circle-exploring-lived-experience-poverty-ida-flett

Chicago

Producer),, Ida Flett,Christa Rust (Interviewer),Jason E.J. Manaigre (Technical. Peg Sharing Circle - Exploring the Lived Experience of Poverty - Ida Flett. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2011. https://www.iisd.org/articles/insight/peg-sharing-circle-exploring-lived-experience-poverty-ida-flett.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{producer2011peg, author = {Producer),, Ida Flett,Christa Rust (Interviewer),Jason E.J. Manaigre (Technical}, title = {{Peg Sharing Circle - Exploring the Lived Experience of Poverty - Ida Flett}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2011}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/articles/insight/peg-sharing-circle-exploring-lived-experience-poverty-ida-flett}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }