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Re: The Impossibility of 'Aaron' Going to City Hall

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-10-25
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a series of correspondence concerning the relationship between electoral politics and the Woodwards squat. The first exchange discusses the statement of demands of the squatters before city council. The next discusses a new Woodwards squat webpage that potentially exploits the squatters for a particular vision of local electoral politics.
Keywords: 
elections-municipal; Vancouver City Council; Woodsquat; squatters; Woodwards

Woodwards Squat

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Watson, Dennis; Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-11-11
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is correspondence concerning potential ways to support the squatters at Woodwards. It discusses non-profit social housing, the city injunction against the squatters, and the upcoming court case.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; development; legal issues; solidarity

Re: Transcripts

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Dalton, Vicky; Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-09-29
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is correspondence concerning the transcription of witness statements and updates about the Woodwards squat.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat

Re: Woodwards Squatters Denounce Police Threats, Call Press Conference

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Yandle, Carlyn; Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-09-30
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is correspondence between Aaron Vidaver (Friends of the Woodwards Squat) and Carlyn Yandle (editor of the WestEnder). It discusses an upcoming issue that will look at the squat and the development of Woodwards.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; media

Re: Your Support Letter for the Squat

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Clarke, Beth; Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-09-24
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is correspondence between Beth Clarke and Aaron Vidaver (Friends of the Woodwards Squat) discussing a letter of support written by Clarke and her possible volunteer work as a transcriber of witness statements concerning the eviction of the squatters from Woodwards.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat

Re: Interview

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Anicich, Ron; Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Date: 
2002-09-24
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is correspondence between Ron Anicich (CKLN Radio) and Aaron Vidaver (Friends of the Woodwards Squat) concerning an interview with an organizer of the Woodwards squat for a Toronto based listener supported radio station.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; media

Re: Woodward's Squatters Need Your Help Now!

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Woida, Calvin
Date: 
2002-11-29
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a call for volunteers for witnessing shifts at the Woodwards squat, which have been coordinated by the Emergency Response Team due to fears of police action in relation to a city enforcement order to remove the squatters from around the Woodwards building.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); City bylaws; squatters

26 Affidavits in Defense of the Woodwards Squat

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Date: 
2002-11-17
Pages: 
5
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This contains 26 affidavits that defend the Woodwards squat against a City of Vancouver injunction, which seeks to close it down (also see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #41). The affidavits are grouped by the following themes: the squat as a safe haven; inside eviction; outside eviction; and false claims in City staff's affidavits. The affidavits describe the squat as a family and community, the loss and destruction of property during the evictions, and the inadequacy of shelters and affordable housing in Vancouver. The document also discusses the context of the eviction.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; City bylaws; legal issues; tent city; police; social housing; urban safety; eviction; squatting; homelessness

Affidavit draft

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-11-27
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a draft of an affidavit written in defense of the Woodwards squat by Aaron Vidaver of Friends of the Woodwards Squat. It describes the purpose and function of the Friends of the Woodwards Squat and its relationship with the squatters. It states that structures on the sidewalks surrounding Woodwards pose no threat or obstruction, that city worker Judy Graves is untrusted by the squatters in her efforts to shelter them, and that there is a process in place to resolve the issues at the squat - all suggesting that an enforcement order should not be granted to closed down the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; housing; squatters; police; community mobilization; City of Vancouver

Affidavit of Aaron Vidaver

Publication type: 
Miscellaneous
Author(s): 
Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-11-27
Pages: 
3
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is an affidavit written in defense of the Woodwards squat by Aaron Vidaver of Friends of the Woodwards Squat. It describes the purpose and function of the Friends of the Woodwards Squat and its relationship with the squatters. It states that structures on the sidewalk surrounding the Woodwards building pose no threat to city employees or the community, that the squatters are in need of housing and require a staff worker other than Judy Graves (who is no longer trusted by the squatters), and that there is a process in place to resolve the issues at the squat. It asserts that an enforcement order to shutdown the squat should not be granted. There are handwritten notes throughout the document.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; housing; squatters; police; community mobilization; City of Vancouver

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