Dockside squatters moved inside – success?

In October/November, 10 men and 2 women made a temporary home out of the Dockside welfare office patio. Word got out to CCAP that the squatters would be removed because the Ministry’s head office wanted the patio barred off.
Muriel, Diane, Phoenix, Lewam, Ann and I checked it out after a CCAP action meeting last week.  [...]

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Poverty Olympics!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Feb. 8th at 1 pm, the Japanese Language School at 487 Alexander St. This will be THE place to hang out with the Poverty Olympic Mascots, Creepy the Cockroach, Itchy the Bedbug, and Chewy the Rat.  The event will include fun, food, song and Downtown Eastside satire with a [...]

Mapping brings out community spirit

CCAP is working on a new phase of visioning for a low-income “friendly” neighbourhood. It is called “mental mapping.” We learned about this from a Professor at UBC named Pilar Riano-Alcala. She is originally from Columbia and travels there regularly to map with people there. The purpose is to help people advocate for their communities.  The maps Pilar makes [...]