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Friends of the Woodwards Squat

Call for help at Woodward's squat

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
fennel
Date: 
2002-09-20
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a call for help at the Woodwards squat, where efforts are being made to build a more accommodating space for the occupants.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; community mobilization

The Woodwards Squat in Vancouver (Draft)

Publication type: 
Media Release
Date: 
2002-09-16
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a drafted statement on the occupation of the Woodwards building in September 2002 by homeless people and community members in the Downtown Eastside. It discusses the role of the cuts by the provincial Liberal government in increasing homelessness and gaps between the rich and poor, as well as reflects on the goals, tactics, and possibilities of the group that have taken over the building.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; squatting; Downtown Eastside; social housing; tactics; government; homelessness

The Woodwards 54

Publication type: 
Web Page / Electronic Reproduction
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Date: 
2002-09-22
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a summary report for the courthouse after the appearance of the 54 residents of the Woodwards squatters, who had been arrested during the previous nights police eviction. It outlines the court's terms of the release, states the preparation of documentation on police actions during the eviction, and announces an upcoming event.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; legal issues; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); eviction; community mobilization

First Eight Resolutions of the Homeless Committee, September 25th, 2002

Publication type: 
Policy Paper / Action Plan
Date: 
2002-09-25
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This lists the resolution of the Homeless Committee of the Woodwards squat. It discusses rules of conduct surrounding uses of space, the kitchen and serving of meals, security, and donations to the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; Woodwards; homelessness; community mobilization; organizing

21-0ct-02-Woodwards-Squat-Poetry-Night

Publication type: 
Miscellaneous
Date: 
2002-10-21
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is the lineup of performers at a poetry night in support of the Woodwards squat.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; performance; Downtown Eastside

Poetry Night @ the Squat

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Date: 
2002-11-29
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is an announcement for a poetry night at the Woodwards squat, where all writing and instruments are welcomed.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; performance

Support the Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Author(s): 
Coalition of Woodwards Squatters and Supporters
Date: 
2002-10
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a leaflet by the Coalition of Woodward's Squatters and Supporters that publicized the squat as a struggle for social housing. It lists their demands (including reversing cuts to social housing and welfare, creating an anti-vacancy bylaw, housing and services for aboriginal people, and so on), gives information on the squat, and provides ways to support the action through donations and participation.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; social housing; aboriginal services; funding cuts; housing demands; homelessness; housing policy; protest

"Support the Woodward's Squat" Committee

Publication type: 
Letter / Correspondence
Author(s): 
Hughes, Bradley
Date: 
2002-09-17
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is a call for people to attend an organizing meeting to form a 'Support the Woodward's Squat' committee and to further the demands for social housing.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; community mobilization; social housing

Woodward's Squat Update by two2the8th - Wednesday September 18, 2002

Publication type: 
Web Page / Electronic Reproduction
Author(s): 
two2the8th
Date: 
2002-09-18
Pages: 
1
Summary: 
This is an update of the Woodwards Squat. It reports on the context of the occupation (i.e. housing crisis), the mood and goals of the squat, and the attempt by the squatters to meet with BC Housing to discuss the conversion of Woodwards into social housing. It also mentions that a court injunction has been issued to the squatters to leave the building within 48 hours.
Keywords: 
Woodwards; Woodsquat; social housing; funding cuts; Downtown Eastside; Anti-Poverty Committee; BC Liberals; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); community mobilization

W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. #55

Publication type: 
Newsletter
Author(s): 
Friends of the Woodwards Squat
Series: 
W.O.O.D.S.Q.U.A.T. Newsletter
Date: 
2003-01-08
Pages: 
2
Summary: 
This is a newsletter from the Woodwards Squat. This is the first issue after the squat ended. It calls for documents (like posters, writings, photos, recordings, and so on) , as well as describes those already collected by the Friends of the Woodwards Squat. It also provides new contact information for various committees active during the squat.
Keywords: 
Woodsquat; social housing; Woodwards; squatting; community mobilization; Downtown Eastside; homelessness; housing demands

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