Stigma is a discriminatory idea that perpetuates false notions about a marginalized person or group. Stigma contributes to further ostracizing its targets from society, marking them as “other.” Kimone Rodney describes stigma as a major barrier for unhoused people due to the judgement they experience in accessing housing and healthcare; Matthew Bonn asserts it’s a major cause of policy inaction toward the overdose crisis; and Shanouda, viva davis halifax and Yoshida discuss stigmatization as a reason for the marginalization of people with disabilities.