From the BC Centre for Palliative Care and the Kelowna Homelessness Research Centre (KHRC), No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial is a powerful and intimate documentary that sheds light on a deeply overlooked aspect of the homelessness crisis: people’s grief following the death of someone they care about.
The film weaves together research, personal lived experience testimonies, community organization reflections, and future action plans in Kelowna, British Columbia. This film captures the emotional and logistical challenges of grieving in public spaces.
Screenings were a success for bringing the community together!
Over seven screenings to more than 350 people in 2025, the film has had a meaningful and impactful success. Highlighting the urgent need for compassionate support and informed services, the screenings – with facilitated discussions afterward – brought together community groups, organizations, and professionals committed to addressing these issues.
Many attendees expressed how important it was to see these themes represented openly and sensitively, often noting the impact it would have on how they move forward in both their personal and professional lives.
Special thanks to the panelists consisting of bereavement experts, community social workers, Elders, and people with living and lived experience for their valuable insights. Their openness and courage added depth and authenticity to the conversation. We would also like to thank our various partners in supporting the screenings, especially the KHRC and Community Action Initiative (CAI).
Want to learn more?
To learn more about the film and upcoming screenings in 2026, please visit www.whitecart.ca.
If you would like to connect with us to discuss the work or to inquire about hosting a screening of the documentary in your community, please send an email to Joshua Black at jblack@bc-cpc.ca.
