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End Legislated Poverty Newsletter #62

Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Article
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
12
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Article/update from social action group 'End Legislated Poverty'. The article briefly discusses the legal right to obtain welfare in Canada and counter argues against media speculation that Welfare fraud is rampant in Canada. Includes Political cartoons.
Keywords: 
Welfare Recipients - Law and Legislation; Canada; Simon Fraser University; British Columbia
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

Uh Oh, He's Back!

Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Editorial
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
6
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Editorial by Paul Taylor detailing his trip to Nicaragua and his experience with the radical group 'The Sandinistas'. Briefly discusses the effects of economic polarization within Nicaragua with relation to the U.S.
Keywords: 
Globalization; Nicaragua; United States; Miami; Latin American History
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

Plan To House Street Kids Angers Groups

Publication type (Carnegie): 
OTHER - Vancouver Sun: News
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
7
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Detailed article and commentary piece by author which suggests the economic system in Canada is the root cause of homelessness, unemployment and poverty. Cameron makes reference to large historical events including World War 2 and The Great Peasant Revolt
Keywords: 
Poor Youth; Downtown Eastside; Hastings Street; Main Street; RayCam Community Centre; Alberta; Ontario; Granville Mall; Strathcona
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

A House Is Not Necessarily A Home

Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Article
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
8
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Article/Commentary concerning adjacent Vancouver Sun article about the potential 'safe house' being constructed for the youth of the Downtown Eastside. The article suggests the placement of the residence would only worsen the tribulations faced by the youth in questions. In addition, the argument is made that more housing is needed for adults in the area before children are subjected to such settings.
Keywords: 
Poor Youth; Downtown Eastside; Hastings Street; Main Street; RayCam Community Centre; Alberta; Ontario; Granville Mall; Strathcona; Housing
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

Walk For Aids

Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Announcement
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Announcement for Walk of Aids Native Health Participation Event requesting volunteer assistance.
Keywords: 
Charity
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

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Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Poem
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Poem with political satire concerning Kim Campbell and Brian Mulroney.
Keywords: 
Political Ethics; Poetry; Humor; Fiction; Political
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

High Ho, We're To The Fair

Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Article
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
3
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Article/short story detailing the demonstration of Carnegie members in urging the PNE return complimentary passes to members which were discontinued in August.
Keywords: 
Discrimination; PNE; Carnegie Centre; Main Street; Hastings Street; Protest Movement
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

Comings And Goings

Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Obituary
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
Inside, Alfie Mountain, Oppenheimer, Youth Housing, Worms, PNE, Potato Head
Date: 
1993-09-01
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Notice of birth and obituaries within the Carnegie Centre community. Notable birth include Micah Chang while notable deaths included Mary James, Alfred Richard Mountain and Tom Bayne. Personal articles by Irene Schmidt, Margaret and author J.S. included. Short stories accompany the announcement of deaths for each Carnegie Member.
Keywords: 
Community Organization; Carnegie Centre; First United Church; Obituaries; Notice of Birth
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-09-01...

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Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Announcement
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
7th Anniversary, Protect The Earth
Date: 
1993-08-15
Pages: 
23
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Announcement of the services of the Adult Learning Disabilities Association [ALDA] with contact and volunteer information.
Keywords: 
Mental Health Services; West Hastings Street; Disability
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-08-15...

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Publication type (Carnegie): 
Carnegie Newsletter: Notice of Available Aid
Issue Title (Carnegie): 
7th Anniversary, Protect The Earth
Date: 
1993-08-15
Pages: 
23
Collections: 
Carnegie Newsletter
Summary: 
Advertisement for Downtown Eastside Resident's Association listing services including aid with taxes, UIC, housing and opening a bank account. Also includes a list of donations made by various contributors.
Keywords: 
Housing; Carnegie Theater; East Hastings; Main Street; Powell Street; Downtown Eastside; Downtown Eastside Hotels
URL: 

http://edocs.lib.sfu.ca/projects/chodarr/carnegie_newsletters/1993-08-15...

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