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DTES films in the Vancouver Short Film Festival on October 28-29, 2010
- – Most Liveable City is a documentary that set out to explore water fountains in Vancouver, but discovered the lack of water accessibility in this community highlights an even greater issue: water as a human right. Director Fiona Rayher of the Pull Focus Film School. Playing in the Emerging Filmmakers screening, 7:30pm on October 28
- – Christian Malo’s Addict gives an insight into a day in the life of a meth addict. Playing in the Emerging Filmmakers screening, 7:30pm on October 28.
- Pigeon Park Savings by Laurie Kindiak is a documentary on the only financial institution available to the 4000 low-income residents in the Downtown Eastside.
Women and Food: A Vancouver Historical Perspective
Tuesday October 26, 7 PM to 8.30 PM @Vancouver City Hall. 12th & Cambie, Council Chambers (3rd floor)
Women of diverse backgrounds have long played an important role in the history of food in Vancouver. Though their contributions have not always been recognized, women have had an integral role in shaping local businesses, workplaces, industries, families, and ethno-cultural communities through the cultivation, production, distribution, preservation, and sharing of food and cuisine.
Guest speakers:
- Meeru Dhalwala (Vij’s-Women and Indian Cuisine),
- Cease Wyss (A First Nation’s Perspective),
- Tracey McDougall (Hogan’s Alleys Vie’s Chicken and Steak House),
- Edith Tuner (Gulf of Georgia Cannery: Women and Cannery Work),
- Shirley Chan (Eating Stories: Laying It All on the Table),
- Devorah Kahn (Women and Farmers Markets) and
- Councillor Andrea Reimer
2010 Homeless Connect Events in Vancouver
October 10 – 16 is the fifth annual Homelessness Action Week
World Homeless Day is October 10. Add your voice to the call for a national, affordable housing strategy and contact your MP.
Check out the calendar of events for the week. Here are a few highlights:
- Join us and Be a Champion to Stop Homelessness on Tuesday, October 10th.
- The City of Vancouver is sponsoring a Homeless Connect Event at W2 Storyeum on October 15.
- A Homeless Connect Event is planned in New Westminster and the week will end with the annual fundraising dinner hosted by the New West Homeless Coalition. Click here for more information.
- Burnaby is planning events every day from Sunday to Thursday. Click here for more information
- The Tri-Cities is hosting a World Café – Homelessness in the Tri-Cities on October 14.
October 13th
What: The Gathering Place Homeless Connect
Where: 609 Helmcken Street
When: 11pm – 2 pm
Homeless Action week provides a unique opportunity to educate and make people aware of the issues around homelessness including the impact of living with mental health and addictions. Our main focus during this week is to host a one-stop shop called Homeless Connect where hundreds of individuals are connected directly with service providers and activities such as haircuts, foot soaks, hearing tests, gently used runners and much more.
For information about this event please call 604-665-2391
October 14th
What: Broadway Youth Resource Centre’s 11th Annual Open House
When: 1:00pm to 5:00 pm
Where: 691 East Broadway Street, Vancouver
This year’s celebration coincides with Vancouver’s Homelessness Action week, and we’re asking those attending to bring a non-perishable food item, or a pair of new socks.
Come out and celebrate 11 years of service at Broadway Youth Resource Centre.
October 15th
What: Vancouver Homeless Connect Event
Where: W2 Storyeum, 151 W Cordova
When: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Come out and be connected to services related to health, housing, employment, tenants rights, and income assistance. Enjoy the live entertainment and stay for haircuts, massages, foot soaks, acupuncture, food and much more!
AHA MEDIA at Woodwards community Thanksgiving dinner where today is proclaimed Vancouver Street Soccer League Day on Mon Oct 11, 2010
AHA MEDIA was pleased to attend the Woodwards community Thanksgiving dinner on Mon Oct 11, 2010
Below is Peter Davies of AHA MEDIA with Dennis, a resident of Woodwards SRO
The Woodwards Atrium was beautifully transformed to a gorgeous dining room setting
Irwin Oostindie of W2 Community Media Arts with daughter
Below is Mayor Gregor Robertson with Patrick and Robert of Team Vancouver for Street Soccer
Below is Sarah Blyth with Jim Green speaking about Team Vancouver for Street Soccer that went to Brazil for Homeless World Cup 2010
Mayor Gregor Robertson proclaiming Vancouver Street Soccer League Day on October 11, 2010
Union Gospel Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands
Union Gospel Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal for Thousands
What:
The Union Gospel Mission dining room will be a flurry of activity on Thanksgiving Monday, as UGM guests will be treated to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. UGM expects to serve some 3,000 people throughout the lower mainland.
When:
Monday, October 11th (Thanksgiving Day); Doors open at 10:00am, meals served at 10:30am until 4:00pm.
Where:
616 East Cordova Street (corner of Cordova and Princess).
Other Locations Served:
New Westminster Drop-in: 33071 Railway Ave (doors open at noon)
Mission Drop-in: 658 Clarkson Street (doors open at noon)
Why:
UGM Senior Chaplain Bruce Curtiss explains that the meal is about more than just providing physical sustenance: “For many of our guests, this is a special time to celebrate and give thanks for what they do have, which is often very little. Over and over, we’ve seen Thanksgiving leading to hope, and hope inspiring courage, and courage – with friends to stand alongside – leading to transformed lives.”
Who – About UGM:
Union Gospel Mission has been reaching hungry, hurting, and homeless men, women, youth, and children for nearly 70 years. Through its 8 locations in Metro Vancouver and the city of Mission, UGM provides counseling, education, safe housing, and alcohol and drug recovery to those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. The heart of the mission is to demonstrate God’s transforming love, ease the burden of the most vulnerable, rebuild the lives of the broken, and offer dignity to those who feel cast aside. UGM is a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. To find out more, visit http://www.ugm.ca.
To see an experience of last year’s dinner at UGM, please see here
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