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Paint Party for Housing at Old Cop Shop – 312 Main Street in Vancouver
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Fully inclusive and tons of fun!
*children welcome!Organized and taking place on unceded and occupied Coast Salish Territory – Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueum, and S?wxwú7mesh(Squamish) nations.
PAINT PARTY AT THE OLD COP SHOP AT 312 MAIN STREET.
WE WANT 100% SOCIAL HOUSING AT THE OLD – ABANDONED – COP SHOP. (see demands)
LOCATION: 312 Main St. Vancouver.
When: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Time: 12 noonIn conjunction with the DTES Hunger Strike.
DTES Hunger Strike is about gentrification and the lack of concern by authorities: the City of Vancouver, developers, The Vancouver Police, and the general public. (as well as lying/disinforming mainstream media)
The artist formerly known as “Homeless Dave” began a hunger strike on March 22/2013.
The demands:
1. 100% social community directed social housing at the 138 Sequel location, with a healing and wellness center. (the old pantages theatre site)2. 100% social housing at the old cop shop on Main St. with a community directed space focused on indigenous women in regards to the horrific damage done to indigenous people by Vancouver police for a very long time at that site.
3. The City of Vancouver declare the downtown eastside a social justice zone and along with the community develop policies to make that happen.
How to get involved: email dteshungerstrike@gmail.com
Twitter: dteshungrstrike
http://www.dteshungerstrike.blogspot.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/DtesHungerStrike
Jeet sings If I Fell In Love With You by The Beatles in Pigeon Park, Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
On a bright sunny day in Vancouver, Jeet sings “If I Fell In Love With You” by The Beatles in Pigeon Park, Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Pursuing Your Passion with special guest Ian Ruhter and CAPIC Vancouver
A panel discussion on returning to Creativity and Photographic Art with special guest Ian Ruhter presented by CAPIC (The Canadian Association of Image Creators) Vancouver Chapter.
We have a diverse powerhouse group that collectively represents about 100 years of photographic experience! Each member has come from different training, vastly different areas of the commercial assignment world and has pursued a different form of their artistic expression and passion.
Panelist include: Ian Ruhter, David Ellingsen, Robert Kenney, Katie Huisman and Anne-Marie Slater
Goldcorp Centre for The Arts
SFU Woodwards Campus
149 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Doors open: 7:30pm
Event: 8:00pm
$35 through Eventbrite
Tickets at the door $40 cash only.
Event posters signed by Ian (fundraiser for Art Education for youth in the Downtown East Side) will be available for a minimum $30 (cash only) donation.
www.silverandlightvancouver.com
Presenting Sponsor: CAPIC Vancouver
Sponsors: Selfdesign, Beau Photo,
Production Partners: Met Press, Vancouver Photo Workshops, Flashpoint Rentals, Sugar Studio, Pinter Creative Studio, Seven25. Design and Typography, Big Music Productions,
Produced by: Rick Etkin
Photos from Downtown Eastside Hunger Strike: (Formerly) Homeless Dave march to Vancouver City Hall
Day 14: Downtown Eastside Hunger Striker to “weigh-in” and deliver demands to City Hall
At City Hall, Dave’s supporters, including Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, will deliver a letter to the Mayor’s office that requests a meeting and a response to hunger strike demands. At this time, Dave will make a presentation and be available for questions. Also, learn about Dave’s weight and health as he enters his third week without food.
“Gentrification is intensifying; the housing crisis is deepening, and the health of the people and the land are under serious threat. Desperate times call for desperate measures.” -Homeless Dave
Public Safety and Crime in the DTES info session on Wed April 3, 2013
DTES Safety and Crime: An info session and networking event
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (PDT)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Wes Fung, VPD speaks with Residents in DTES, Vancouver
Event Details
Stolen sandwich boards, smashed windows, customers being accosted and intimidated outside restaurants, reading the newspapers these days one can’t help but ask “What’s this city coming to?”
There’s more to the story than this though.
Come learn how DTES residents, businesses, social enterprises and community orgs are coming together in the Downtown Eastside to collaborate on keeping our streets safer and cleaner. Why? Because we care about one another and we have community pride.This free information session and networking event will take place Wednesday April 3rd at 5:30 PM at Lost and Found Cafe, 33 W Hastings Street.
Presentations will be given by:
Mission Possible (MP Neighbours)- regarding the innovative community safety patrols that have been creating jobs for residents with barriers to employment. The team at MP Neighbours liaise regualarly with businesses, residents, visitors to our area and the City about safety trends and provide a culturally appropriate alternative to more heavy handed types of security. You’ll hear some heartfelt examples of a regular day on the job and see some incredibly insightful data about the area.
Judy McGuire, Executive Director, Inner-City Safety Society- about the research and projects that the Safety Society is engaging in over the year to come. From disaster preparedness to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, the ICSS is concerned with the safety, preparedness and wellbeing of those who live and work in the DTES.
Constable Wes Fung, Vancouver Police Department- Come hear Wes Fung’s perspective on crime and safety in the area. Wes has served the community for several years and has a wealth of insight from an officer who has seen it all.
Ping Chan speaks with Wes Fung, VPD in Chinatown, Vancouver
Complimentary Catering provided by Lost and Found Cafe and the Hastings Crossing BIA.
Register for event here
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