Monthly Archives: November 2011

Using Strings to Demonstrate the Distribution of Wealth in Canada

Get 100 inches of string. Cut it in 4 pieces as follows: The poorest fifth of Canadians are represented by nothing because they are in debt. 1 piece is 1.3 inches long representing the wealth of the second poorest fifth … Continue reading

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Statement on the Mayors Debate

Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territory: November 8, 2011 Three solutions to Vancouver’s housing and homelessness crisis DTES housing activist responds to the Mayoral Debate The mayoral candidates said a lot of things but they didn’t debate much at their debating … Continue reading

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Stop Homelessness – Buy The York Rooms

DTES groups call on City Council to put the ACTION back in “Homelessness Action Week” This “Homelessness Action Week” DTES groups are calling on the City of Vancouver to make some real anti-homelessness steps and buy the York Rooms SRO … Continue reading

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