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W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #30 - News from Halifax

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Adam S.; Pachungo; Elmer, Jon
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-27
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue provides three updates from squats in Halifax, which are part of the 'Give It or Guard It' national housing campaign (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #18). There is also a list other social housing actions in Guelph, Montreal, Sudbury, Ottawa, and Toronto. It is announced that the clocks are turning back that night.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; solidarity; Halifax; housing policy; government

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #19 - "I'm Still Here. I'm Still Breathing. Can't Get Rid of Me that Easy." Interview with Lacey

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Lacey
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-16
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue has an interview with Lacey, one of the squatters who was arrested in the police evictions of the squat that describes her impressions of the squat, reasons for being there, and hopes for the squat, as well as her response to being misrepresented in the Vancouver Sun.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; police brutality; homelessness; media

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #20 - Reports from the Police Board Meeting at the Vancouver 'Public' Library

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Shane; Homes Not Jails; Anti-Poverty Committee
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-17
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue reports on the Vancouver Police Board meeting, where squatters asked about unrecovered items from the squat and whether the police would attempt more evictions. They also describe their experiences with the process and the police presence outside the meeting. There is also a statement by the Anti-Poverty Committee on the Britannia Nine Solidarity and Legal Support concerning an upcoming court trial.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; police brutality; homelessness; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); Anti-Poverty Committee; protest; legal issues

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #21 - News from Victoria

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; The Pandora Squat
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-17
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue provides two updates of a housing squat in Victoria, BC (The Pandora Squat) and includes a list of demands calling for aboriginal housing, reversal of cuts to social welfare, liveable incomes, and bylaws to convert empty buildings into social housing.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; Victoria, BC; welfare cuts; solidarity

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #22 - News from Montreal

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Comite Logement des La Convergence des luttes anti-capitalistes (CLAC)
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-19
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue reports a social housing action in Montreal by the La Convergence des luttes anti-capitalistes (CLAC) as part of the national campaign "Give It or Guard It" (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #18). It calls for more social housing, retention of public spaces, a rent freeze, and moratorium on condo development.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; protest; solidarity; housing policy; Montreal

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #23 -Three Support Letters

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; McHugh, Michelle; Kym; Wong, Rita
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-20
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue contains three letters of support of the squat. One is written from an independent journalist, another one in response to Chrystal's interview (see W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter #14), and the last a copy of a letter to BC Housing and the Government of BC concerning the cancellation of the Third Annual Affordable Housing Week.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; homelessness; housing demands; BC Housing; solidarity; BC provincial government; media

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #9

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Coalition of Woodward's Squatters and Supporters
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-03
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue has an open letter from the Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters on 'how to support the squat'. It also discusses the 'Woodward's 58 Legal Defence'. There is also announcements.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; police; homelessness; legal issues

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #10 -

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Ivan
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-05
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue contains a legal update of the 'Britannia Police Riot'. There is also information on how to support the squatters.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; police brutality; homelessness; Britannia Community Centre; legal issues

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #11 - Victory Square Speeches - Saturday Oct 5, 2002

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Toecutter; Skyy; Rick
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-07
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue provides three speeches that were delivered at Victory Square on October 5th, 2002 by Toecutter, Skyy, and Rick. They discuss the brutal police actions at the squat and elsewhere, the need for homes and communities, the desire for peace and justice, and the cause of poverty being global capitalism. There are also announcements.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; police brutality; homelessness; housing demands; social justice

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #12 - Legal Update on Britannia Arrestees

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat; Ivan
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2002-10-08
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This issue provides an update on arrests made at the Britannia Police Riot and reports on the legal situation of the minors. It also describes other instances of police harassment. Calls for support and donations are included.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; police brutality; legal issues; Britannia Community Centre; Anti-Poverty Committee; Vancouver Police Department (VPD)

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