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Affidavit draft

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-11-27
Pages: 
1
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
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

No Hope in COPE!

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Author(s): 
Victory Square Tent City
Date: 
2003-10-14
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This leaflet attacks the COPE (Coalition of Progressive Electorate) city council and their approach to issues of poverty. It criticizes COPE for increasing the number of police in the Downtown Eastside, the lack of housing given to the Woodward's squatters, the lack of support for a safer injection site, and lack of action to help the homeless, including those in the Tent City. It calls for social housing and solidarity in the struggle for justice.
Keywords: 
COPE; poor; Woodwards; squatters; police; Downtown Eastside; safe injection site; Tent City; social housing

Vancouver Squatters' Alliance

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a leaflet for the Vancouver Squatters' Alliance offering membership to all those without homes.
Keywords: 
squatters; homelessness

English 100: Composition - Study Guide for 'Woodsquat'

Publication type: 
Miscellaneous
Author(s): 
Farr, Roger
Date: 
2008-04-10
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a Study Guide for reading 'Woodsquat' for English 100: Composition. It discusses why this collection is included on the syllabus and provides questions to help direct analysis of the various articles.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; research; homelessness; squatting

Press Release from Victory Squatters and Supporters

Publication type: 
Media Release
Author(s): 
Victory Squatters and Supporters
Date: 
2003-07-22
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a press release from the Victory Squatters and Supporters that describes the situation of homelessness and poverty in Canada and explains their intentions through squatting.
Keywords: 
homelessness; squatters; housing demands; housing rights; welfare cuts; tent city

Woodward's Squat

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Campbell, Leslie
Date: 
2002-10-29
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a letter to City of Vancouver manager Dave Rudberg concerning the injunction against the Woodwards squat and the moving of some of the squatters into shelters. It calls on the City of Vancouver to address the need for affordable housing, not simply shelters, and challenges the comments that criticize that housed people are working with the squatters.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; tent city; homelessness; shelters; affordable housing; solidarity

Re: City of Vancouver v. Claude Maurice et al

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-11-12
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a letter to the City of Vancouver Law Department that seeks a complete Affidavit package because the one delivered to the Woodwards squat was incomplete. This is the second request for these materials, as outlined in the letter. It also states that these materials are required for the author to review before his upcoming appearance as a Defendant in the Supreme Court of BC. This is first in a series of 5 instances of correspondence between A. Vidaver and the City of Vancouver on this issue.
Keywords: 
City of Vancouver; Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; City bylaws

Re: City of Vancouver v. Claude Maurice et al

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
City of Vancouver
Date: 
2002-11-12
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a letter from the City of Vancouver that responds to a request from Aaron Vidaver for a complete Affidavit package and provides access to the information requested. This is the second in a series of 5 instances of correspondence between A. Vidaver and the City of Vancouver on this issue.
Keywords: 
City of Vancouver; Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; City bylaws

Re: City of Vancouver v. Claude Maurice et al

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Vidaver, Aaron
Date: 
2002-11-13
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a letter to the City of Vancouver Law Department that informs that a delivery of missing affidavit material was sent to the wrong address. It indicates the address it should be sent to and requests that the author's family not be contacted in regards to these matters. This is the third in a series of 5 instances of correspondence between A. Vidaver and the City of Vancouver on this issue.
Keywords: 
City of Vancouver; Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; City bylaws

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