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Support the Woodwards Squat!!!

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Sera, Violetta
Date: 
2009-09-19
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is an announcement for a demonstration in support of social housing and the Woodwards squat. It is planned to coincide with a meeting called by the squatters with all those with a vested interests in the Woodwards building, including BC Housing, the provincial government, and the private partners. It also lists the Demands of the Woodwards Squat, which include social housing, anti-vacancy bylaws, information on the sale of the building, and so on.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; social housing; community mobilization; housing demands; police

For Immediate Release: Woodwards Squatters Denounce Police Threats

Publication type: 
Media Release
Author(s): 
Pakarinen, Kerry; Layden, Jim
Date: 
2002-09-19
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a media release for a press conference inside the Woodwards Squat to address police threats. There are statements by squatters that denounce the threat of police to use violence to evict the squatters from the building. It also thanks all those who came out to a rally and for supporting the action at Woodwards.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; squatting; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); violence; homelessness; social housing; community mobilization

Call for help at Woodward's squat

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
fennel
Date: 
2002-09-20
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a call for help at the Woodwards squat, where efforts are being made to build a more accommodating space for the occupants.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; community mobilization

The Woodwards Squat in Vancouver (Draft)

Publication type: 
Media Release
Date: 
2002-09-16
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a drafted statement on the occupation of the Woodwards building in September 2002 by homeless people and community members in the Downtown Eastside. It discusses the role of the cuts by the provincial Liberal government in increasing homelessness and gaps between the rich and poor, as well as reflects on the goals, tactics, and possibilities of the group that have taken over the building.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; squatting; Downtown Eastside; social housing; tactics; government; homelessness

The Woodwards 54

Publication type: 
Web Page / Electronic Reproduction
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Date: 
2002-09-22
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a summary report for the courthouse after the appearance of the 54 residents of the Woodwards squatters, who had been arrested during the previous nights police eviction. It outlines the court's terms of the release, states the preparation of documentation on police actions during the eviction, and announces an upcoming event.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); eviction; community mobilization

First Eight Resolutions of the Homeless Committee, September 25th, 2002

Publication type: 
Policy Paper / Action Plan
Date: 
2002-09-25
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This lists the resolution of the Homeless Committee of the Woodwards squat. It discusses rules of conduct surrounding uses of space, the kitchen and serving of meals, security, and donations to the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; Woodwards; homelessness; community mobilization; organizing

21-0ct-02-Woodwards-Squat-Poetry-Night

Publication type: 
Miscellaneous
Date: 
2002-10-21
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is the lineup of performers at a poetry night in support of the Woodwards squat.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; performance; Downtown Eastside

Poetry Night @ the Squat

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Date: 
2002-11-29
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is an announcement for a poetry night at the Woodwards squat, where all writing and instruments are welcomed.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; performance

Support the Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Author(s): 
Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters
Date: 
2002-10
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a leaflet by the Coalition of Woodward's Squatters and Supporters that publicized the squat as a struggle for social housing. It lists their demands (including reversing cuts to social housing and welfare, creating an anti-vacancy bylaw, housing and services for aboriginal people, and so on), gives information on the squat, and provides ways to support the action through donations and participation.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; social housing; aboriginal services; funding cuts; housing demands; homelessness; housing policy; protest

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #55

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2003-01-08
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This is the first issue after the squat ended. It calls for documents (like posters, writings, photos, recordings, and so on) , as well as describes those already collected by the Friends of the Woodwards Squat. It also provides new contact information for various committees active during the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; homelessness; housing demands

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