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W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #53 - Squatting in Vancouver

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Keeping Time
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-12-08
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue reprints 'Squatting in Vancouver' (from Keeping Time) that provides a history of squats in Vancouver from their beginnings in 1860 to 1990s. These include: Brockton Point Squatter Village, Deadman
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; evictions; City of Vancouver; Vancouver Police Department (VPD)

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #54 - Federal Government Promises Woodwards

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Davies, Libby; Bradshaw, Claudette; Vidaver, Aaron
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-12-10
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue reprints comments made in the House of Commons by Libby Davies (MP - East Vancouver) and Claudette Bradshaw (Minister of Labour) that discuss the homelessness in the Downtown Eastside and asks for a commitment in funds from the minister responsible for homelessness (the Minister of Labour). There is also a letter in response from Aaron Vidaver, Friends of Woodwards Squat, thanking the Minister.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; homelessness; housing demands; government

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #45 - A History of the Woodwards Squat

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Anti-Poverty Committee
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-11-25
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue gives an account of the 73 day history of the squat, restates the Coalition Demands (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #2 and #28), and calls for volunteers for 'Witnessing Shifts to Ensure the Safety of the Squatters'. The history documents the beginning of the squat, various rallies, the numerous interactions with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police Department (VPD), court proceedings, and the issuing of the injunction ending the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; homelessness; housing demands; demonstration; City of Vancouver; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); City bylaws; legal issues; BC Housing

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #46 - A History of the Woodwards Squat Part 1: Opening Day

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Drury, Ivan; Marwan Marwan
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-11-26
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue gives the history of the beginning of the Woodwards Squat, providing both background information about the vacant Woodwards building and social housing policy, and connecting these issues and the squat to policies of the BC Liberal, particularly cuts to welfare and housing. It also discusses community actions and organizing prior to the squat and coalitions amongst communities and unions. The demands of the Coalition are reprinted (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #2 and #28), as is a call of witnessing shifts.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; homelessness; BC Liberals; housing policy; welfare cuts; coalition-building; social movements

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #47 - A History of the Woodwards Squat Part 2: The Week Inside: 14-21 September

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Bundock, Shannon; Marwan Marwan
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-11-02
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue recounts the seven days that squatters were inside the Woodwards building and the unifying of the squat. Relationships and roles inside the squat are discussed, such as setting up a kitchen, establishing media and police liaisons, as well as interactions with the police and the initial injunction by BC Housing. Also within this issue is the list of demands of the Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #2 and #28) and announcements.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; community; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); government; social movements; BC Housing

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #31 - Five Questions for Our Mayoral Candidates

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-28
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue outlines questions for mayoral candidates in the 2002 municipal election, addressing compensation for destroyed property during the September evictions, disciplinary measures for the Vancouver Police Department, preventative measures for VPD against continued harassment of the squatters, and anti-vacancy bylaws and rent control for the City of Vancouver. It also announces that the Friends of the Woodwards Squat have endorsed the nation-wide 'Give It or Guard It' campaign (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #18).
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; police brutality; homelessness; housing demands; City of Vancouver; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); elections - municipal

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #32 - Two Polite Letters to City Hall

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Vidaver, Aaron
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-31
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue contains three letters: one a reproduction from the City of Vancouver Engineering Services, demanding removal of structures (ex. tents, and so on) from the sidewalk that in violation of city bylaws, and two from Aaron Vidaver (Friends of the Woodwards Squat) in response to the City Engineers that inquires into the official nature of the letter and seeks clarification on the Street and Traffic Bylaw that the squat is accused of violating. There is also the description of Street and Traffic By-Law No. 2849 Section 71 (1) which pertains to unobstructed uses of sidewalks and streets.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; City bylaws; City of Vancouver

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #33 - Press Statements by Jim Leyden

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Leyden, Jim
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-11-01
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue contains a press statement from Jim Leyden that recounts the start of the squat, its continued need in the struggle for social housing and the elimination of homelessness, and demands directed at the provincial government. There is also an excerpt from "The Right to Housing Under International Law from the Poverty and Human Rights Project". Lastly, there is a statement calling for unity amongst the various groups within the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; government; rights; tactics; BC Liberals

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #34 - Letter from The Coalition Delivered By Hand to City Hall

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; The Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-11-02
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue consists of a letter from the Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters to the City Engineers Office concerning an ultimatum letter to clear the sidewalks of all obstructions (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter # 32). It outlines reasons why the squat is necessary and the systemic reasons why housing cannot be found for the squatters. The letter includes a list of organizations and individuals that support the squatters. The letter demands the withdraw of the removal order and the housing of people.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; housing policy; welfare cuts; shelters; urban safety

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #35 - Three Cameron Ward Letters and Minutes for the Finance Committee

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; A. Cameron Ward and Company
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-11-03
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue consists of three letters from A. Cameron Ward and Company, lawyers representing the squat, to Tom Zworski (of the City of Vancouver), George Abbott (Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services), and Premier Gordon Campbell and Vancouver Mayor Philip Owens. These letter address (respectively) the potential enforcement of City's Street and Traffic By-law, the publicly agreed upon meeting concerning the Downtown Eastside, and a meeting to address solutions to the housing crisis and poverty in Vancouver. There is also a statement by the Finance Committee and a list of upcoming events.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; homelessness; housing demands; City bylaws; government

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