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Carnegie Community Centre Association Oli Tulle 7th the CCCA held a well-attended Annual General Meeting. Forty community niemhers showed up. Fifteen people who had iiccepted nomination to the Board at the last mon[lily meeting were acclaimed to serve for the iiext }ear. Wc have a full Board of fifteen people for tlie first tjine in about ten years.
We heard reports from Jamie MCGregor and from all the CC`CA Committees. Jamie` who has been the Centre's Executive Director for a year, reported that we had celebrated the 're-opening of Oppi`nheinler Park, that we were successful in receiving a grant to work with local architects to indigenize the Centre. We have had a lot of staff changes in the Volunteer aild Seniors programs.
The Volunteer Committee report broilght us the good news that the mimber of voluntccrs has increased b} 69D/o to 141 v()Iuliteers and volunteer hours have increased bv 76% to over 8000 hours.
At OppenheimcT Park, the daily coffee service engages 200 to 300 people every day. there are nocost haircuts 3 days a week, bike repair clinics, TEch Cafe. and Leiirning Centre sessic)ns. Karaoke with Rim is ongoiiig. Poetry ill the Park was a monthlyjoy.
Tn Arts and Education, the Lcaming Centre and the Carnegie Branch of the Vancouver Public Library offered essential Arts and F,ducation programmiiig to the DTES coliimunity. Guitar Drop ln, Womxn Rock, Poetry Cabaret, Dc>cumc.ntaries for Thinkers, All Bodies Dance, art shows, and at least a dozen other prttgrams arc ongoing. The Carnegie I,earning Centre celebrated 40 years of educational programming for the DTES. During the last year` we got funding to open a a womxn only space on Fridays. The Lcamiiig Centre provides Survival English classes, art classes, sponsors Disc(»'ery Writers, and welcomed 90 people to its Anniversary Celebration. We leamed about Dia de los Muertc)s, cclcbriited Black History Month and Lunar New Year. Renovalit)ns were completed at the lane level and Seniors programming has resumed in that space. the Seiiiors Community Garden was moved to Trillium Park, coffee service by donation was intrc>duced, new Arts and Health progriims are ongoing. aiid a I,unar New Year celebration was held. The Program Committee, Cttmmunity Rckitittiis, and the Indigenous Advisory Committee all rL`|)orted aboill ()ngoing successful programs. The AGM b()()klet also contains a financial rcporl. More about all c)f that in the next issue of.tlie Newsletter. rExecutivc for 2023-24: Gilles Cyrenni`, president; Paul Taylor, \,ice-prc.sident: Tliclma Jack, treasurer; C`arc>l Martiii, secretary: Janies Pau, mL`mber-at-largo.]
The Carnegie Centre Community Associatlon is looking for a full time staff
person to help us build a commuriity plan to end homelessness in the DTES!!
Managel., CoiTimunity Research ancl Organjzatjon ~ Carnegie Community Centre Association Job Description -May, 2023 This position as Manager with the Carnegle Community Centre Asscreiation (CCCA}` repc)rts to the board of the CCCA tf`rough the Community Relations committee
The posltlon works to support the niandate c>f the CCCA to help law~income Downtown Eastslde resldenis ensure that decisjons about the fliture of the community bunld on commumty assets. The CCCA mandate includes .working for more and better housing for all people in the neighbourhood inc!ucling those who are c.urrently homeless, higher welfare rates and a(owing gentnfication Of the Downtown Eastside neighbourhooc].
Roles and Responsjbilitjes: This is a full time position to implement the CCCA's project to work with
community partners to create a DTES community plan to end homelessness, iiicluding research on currerit ancl proposed housing stock, current government plans, short and long term visions of the kinds of housing residents want and need arid interim humane solutions uritil that housing is built. The job will involve
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Womng with DTEs groups that are already Interviewing resldents about their housing situations; Assembling tliese interview; Reviewing existing city, provincial and federal housing plans for the DTES to cletermine if changes are needed and how we can work together; Gathering information on housing stock,units we are gaining and losing and SRO stock; Seeklng consensus on recommendations usingtown haHs and by circulating a draft report; Publishing a report, seeklng media attention for partners on content of report, and getting government attention alid action to the report
Ol]!ci d`i{ie` .Such `is Ills follo``iii.I may be 1-eq`ieQted as needed
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Engaging low-incc)nie commumty members in campaigns and activities around !arid use, hoiising. gentnflca{ion. )ncome support;
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Supporings the reseaich activities of the Community F`elations Comnii{tee, Supporting the fundraising efforts of the CCCA related to the ac{ivities named
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above; Writing occaslonal relevant articles for the Camegie newsletter,
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Attending meetings of community partners, in support Of the coalition building efforts of the CCCA, related to the CCCA
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Partlcipatlng ln and supporting members' participa{ion in, government
inl{iatives and rieighbourhood planning processes that provic{e opportumty to further CCCA goals related to land iise, housing, gentrificatic]n, Income
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support; Supportlng CCCA t)rganization of low~jncome residents to attend rezoning and development application [[eanngs and to speak publicly in support cif the
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public communications or engagement Experience, Education and Qualifications:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to use computer software including Word. Excel, Powerpoint etc. for research, writing reports, presentations, formatting flyers[
posters, etc. Ability to engage and gain the support Qf others for CCCA mandate
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and activities Workshop facilitation
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Experience working with people living on inadequate incomes.
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PublicsF)eaking skills
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Development of social justice campaigns
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Ability to work jn a team and on owri, and with a community board Research skllls related to housing, income, and/or planning issue
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2years pos{secondaryeducation in social fieldsofstudyor equivalent in experience and qualifications.
Thls is a 35 hour a week posltlc)n, inltlaHy cc>ntracted for one year, wQrkJng ln the CCCA
office at Carnegie Centre Rate of pay is $35 00 per hour.
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Trespass/Enclosures Paradise exists in a Shaughnessy mansion. Though
ripe for taking (as one does in Amsterdam), here we
merely dream. Watchful eyes record each step; never
a moment unnoticed. To occupy the vacant eden guarantees eternal
punishment;
consumption
of
its
fruits irrelevant. Such land, lush and serene, has long
A Tnewiter's rm. M}r iiame is Remil`gton. I \tyas made in 1912. Toronto, Ont.
I work most of my life at the Toronto Star newspaper.
been enclosed by an ocean-spanning leviathan that
fails to see the souls of the land for what they are. Berries,
birds,
brothers,
belc)veds,
bushes,
bastards,
beings who bear the brunt of boys with armies. Time
ever-ticking from factories thus erected, where time itself is made, whence forth these factories flow new fc)rms:
automata
with
wills
Instilled
by
those
who
The first report story I wrote was about the sinking of the Titanic
make making. Dirt paths alive underground make way
in
for mechanical kln. Waterways too, filled wlth factory
1912.
for pavement whilst critters atop scatter to make way feces, become hc)me fc)r grandiose flsh from the farm
With many different reporters and stories.
called
shipyard.
Pushed
to
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marglns,
pigec)ns
underfoot the humans, but only humans with wings
Miss Kancs cat is caught in the tree again.
retain humanity. The rest, wings clipped, are told the
This is the third tiiTie this month.
margir\s
The fire department wants the tree cut down.
Instead, the margins exist only for those with the lux-
r|`oo World War One.
ury of leaving A broom scatters feathers. The once-
too
become
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of
non-existence.
humans are left to the pigeon spikes, where trespass-
rhe thing I disliked the niobt about this. Is writing all the names of`the dead in the newspaper column. The Spirit Of ST. I.ouise
ing is allc)wed-
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Moss Sources
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1655),
human
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rights
Kadlr,
abuses),
2014),
1983), (Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2012), (E P
Stories about the great Brown Bomber Joe Louts. A lot c)f politics. My favorite \`as Teddy Roosevelt. Yes it was a long great life but 1 endi`d up in second hand stores. Finally t)eing residue by this cl.az}-biker t}'pe dude named
I leny Doyle. A poet of-all things. But lie is not bad and 1 am working again. I Tis firs{ published poetry book \`on the 2022 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize of British Colirmbia and Yukon leITitories. I am 123 years old nov.i and \`re are working oil Henl}i's 2nd book now Life is great. Remington Typewrilcrs,I,TD.1912. Henr}r Doylc.
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Thompson,1967
Hum 101 Summer Programme
country represents a distinguished culture that is rooted in ancient traditions. In this study groiip, viie
FICTION WRIT.NG WORKSI]OP (NEW)
enjoy the bcaul,v (if these cultures and explore the dill-erences lhzit make each countr} unique, often
±±4±§±±: Slx sessions meetlllg on Jllly 1 I ,13,18, 20. 25,
& 27 fi-om 10:30 a.in -12:00 p.in.
paired with delicious sweet and savoury induce-
|lfb!±|±±: Carnegie Centre. Ijeaming Centre ttn the 3rd flat)I., 401 M{iin St. V6A 2T7. Facilitalor: Claire Matthews
ments.
Drawing t]n Hunt.s 2022/23 theme "r/ie MflAJ.ng /J/ I/s," over the course of six workshops this writing miniseries will focus on the elements of fictioii: setting. characterizatit]n, plot, point of view, theme, and confl]ct. Tlirough meditatlve drawing, writing exercises and discussion` we'll cni`Tgi7,e our writing practices and build confidence in putting words to the page. We`ll ex|)eriment with the various ways of making fiction from flash fiction aiid short i.tories to starting a novel and dcvclop techniques to make our stories into being.
From the Library
DOC IJ M ENTARIES FOR TH INKERS !ife±E: Second and third Saturdfly of-the month, 6:00 p.in. Next scree[iing May 13. ][£bg±g: Camegji` Centre Theatre Facilitator: Paul Woodhouse and Claude Ranville On the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of ever}J in(inth join us in
the Carnegie Theatre to watch and discuss son scintilJating documentary films. The film series chows an ex(;ellent selection of thought-provoking films coveri.ng histor]cal and contemporary social, cultural, political, and environmental issues. CaLcs and beverages are served during the intermission. Saturdav June 17 serecnilig
Jords at Wo/cr (2019), by Jerome Fritel. 58 mins. Tliey call it blue gold'. ATound the world, demand for water is exploding. By 2050, at least one in four will li\'e in a country suffer:ng from water shortages -creating ideal conditions for a new imrketLbank.s. investment funds and hedge funds arc all rushing to invest billions of euros in anything related to water. A real
monopcily has begun. The financianzation of water is a battle taking place oTi many fronts: ideological. political, environmental. antl of coul.se, ecoTiomic (IMDb).
A TALFTE 0F TIIE M IDDI,E EAST
Calling all film enthLisiasts! Mark }'our calendars for Thursday, June 22nd 6 p.lil. -8 p.in. in tile Carnegic Theatre becaiise we have a treat in store for
you as a part of Indigenous Peopli`s Day ce]ebrations. We']I be screening a curated selcctit]n of inspiriiig short films from talented Indigenous filmmakei.s. /# 777c> A4tjzt77/ci;7? c2/SGc7op#, IIaida film-
maker Christc>pher Auchter weaves a meslneriziiig tale of a }Joung man's jttumey to the spirit world and lhc brave young woman who saves hiili. blending traditioiral anim{iticin and Haida art. Ew# 's Drwm takes us on an uplifting advL`nture as a deterniined lnuit mother and her son share their passion for drum dancing. rekindlillg the rh}1hm of tradition in Labrador. Disc(tver the powerful story of Mary
Two-Axe Barley, a fearless advocate who challei]ged sex discrimination against First Nations
vvTo"en in Mary Two-Axe Eurley.. I Am lndiun 4gai.#. Prepare for exhilaration and courage in Iva/w/.wA iv/.g/i/ as the mysleTitt us Nahijuit creatures emerge on the sea ice. uniting thc` Inuit community in L`elebration of their culture and ri'silienc`e. Lastly, Arc./i.[. bTo#j;J by Inuit artist Genuajnc Amattaujuq breathes life into ancient creation stories, revitalizing Inuit kT]owledge throiigh beautifully rcTidered animation.
But wait` thcre's ms2±s, you llold the power to shape the movie night expericnt;e! We want to know your fat ourites, }iour must-see rilms. When you swing by the library next. make sure to check out the list of filnrs and L`ast }Jour vote. Your voice matters ! We kiiow all of tlie short films will be ama7,ing, so we will be screening them all but in the order of popularity, and we'll even treat you to an encore screen-
lbfb£E: Mondays, 5:00 -6:oo p.in. |lflsEs: The Gathering Placi` (fitness room)
ing of the film that receives the most votes.
Faci]itator: Shalila Masoumiiejad
merse yourself in the magic of Indigenous storytell-
Middle EasterTi countnes have rich cultures and although they are rTi`quently identified a`` i]ne region, each
you there!
So come on down, stay as Icing as you can, and iming. Your presence will truly make a difference. See -
MCKelle Hansen
There is a provincial election in Mt. Pleasant, which includes the Do\^/ntowii Eastside, On June 24. Tlie election will chose an MLA to replace Melanie Mark. our former NDP MLA. Candidates inelude: Kimhall Cariou, Communist Party of BC;
Wcndy Hayko, BC Green Party; Jackie Lee, BC United: Karin Litzckc, Conservative Party; Joan Phillip, BC NDP The polling stations arc as follows: Camerie Centre. advanee voting Sat and Sun JLmc I 7 and 18 from 8 am to 8 pin; also open Jime :+ 8 am to 8 pin oTi the official voting day Other places open on voting day, ji!rfu` 2i. 8 am to 8 pin:
Strathcom Community Ccr]trc, 601 Keefer Raycam. 920 I. Hastings lnternational villa¥e mall, 88 W. Pender places open for advance voting besides Carnegie: Union Gospel Mission, 601 E IIastings David Lain Hall, 50 E. Pendel-, Open FriHweii Jiine 16-20, 8 am to 8 pin
Vlo Can Vote To vo(e in a Proviiicia] Cicneral Elretion or b}'-clce{ion` } ou must be a C`anadian citi/en. 18 or older, a res-
idiTit of B.C. for the pasrf six months and not cli.`qualitled from \/'oting,
Register to Vote To register to vote in Briti`h Colunibia. you must be: a Canadian citizen,18 or older` a B,C. resident Tor thi` past si,x months, and not disqiialified from voting.
Voter ID All voters must prove their identity and residenti:Il address before voting.
Option I Show one uf the±;e pieces ot. ID:
A BC drii'er's Hcencc A BC Identification Card (BCID) A BC Ser`rice` Card (witli photo) Another card issued by the Go\'ermment of B.C. or l`anatla ®Tour liamc, photo and nddress) A Certiricale or Indian Status Option 2 ShowT any two pitrees of ID or doi`uments (hat h()th shi}w your name. At least olie must h„`# }'our current address. Examples inclLidc: G(.)+'crrim€nt-issut` i(lentitv documents
BC Cflrccard BC` fror\'ices C`flrd (without photo)
Birf h ccrdficatc Canadian Forces Photo ]dentir]cation cartl
C.itizenshipcertif-ic.ate
Correction.il ScrTice Cflnada Offen{lcr Idantirlcati€}n card F.irciti'ms Possession and Ai`qiiisition Lii`cni.i* Fireftrms Posscssi(in Only Licence ()]{1 AgLi Si'curify I(liinti{iciiti(}n ciir{l
Passport `oci2`l Tlisuranee `THmber i`ar{l
\-etcrans Aft-t]ii.s Canada Hcaltl] Care ldcntif-ic*tion card Other g(t`'crnmcnt-issue documents C`aniida C`hild Ta.I Henefit statenient r,o` crniiii`iit chcquc or cheque stub Inl`ome t!ix asst-ssment notice Propcrt}` ta.` assessment Statement ol`Canadn Pension Plan henofits
Statement of go` ernment employment insurzin.'e benefits paid Statemiilil ()I old Ag.I Sci`urit}School, t`ollege, or unit-ersit.`' doeunients ldmissions let{cr Report c!,r{' Residence acecittanee Transci-ipt Tuition/fees st#temenl Student card
J3:I::;cdr::Ttmc::Lsorsla,emenf Confirmzation ()f Residence (3007) I+ospitzil bracelet/document lnsur:ince 5t#temenl
}'Icmbership card _\Iortgagest8tcment Personal i`heqile (printed I)}7 bank) Prescl.iption mediciition i.onttlincrs
Pro`-incial Wh€rc to t''ott` card Public transportation I)ass Rcsidentiztll.`asc Statiltor} di`claralion i}reE)ar€d I)} a law}`cr {)r
noti]r}. public nttesting a voter`s identit} ai]d/or I.esi(]ence Uti]it\,- bill
Option 3 Vtitei.s \`,'bo don.I ha\`L` i(lentific{`itioTi can hiive their idc`iitity \'ouched for b}-another person. The vo`ii`her lllust bl`:
it registered voter I.¢sident in the \'oter.s ele,ctoral districl` iir :` `r}()usLt. parcl)L gr{mdpari`riL i3tl{j!l i`lii!(i fidu!l
L{Ti}m]c`hild {-tr i`]d`ill
sihllng of tlii` i/.iitcr. rir
a I)crson \+ itli the iiu{hoiit~\ {o mcTkc I)ersoml car`c dlDilsji)iis tor the \ titer.
\'oui`hers ii]u>1 I)ro\ide ticcei)li]bje identification. rile \ioier and the \'oucher niust i`ai`1i male a soli`nm diicli]r`itj.ol` contlrminE7` tlii` vtiti`r.s idi`ntit}
anc! rcqidcntial addl.I.ss.
(}otl co ow` act ot Rcoiotn+ur •.Joy i` all ;\i`t I)f` Resi`tancL`.. (Toi Derlicotti`). Jo}J is an act of reslstancc against the ho|`iJlessni`ss [ind
dt`spair tlrat is ot-ti.n poilra}'L`tl in tlic DI ES. I low c`in thi` citizens ol-Vanco`ivi`r not see tlie D 1`ES a` a probleln to be si>l\ ed a` mall.+' in tlie ejl}J havi`.. IIow can we i`hange the naTTative that treats homi`less pi`o-
ple as .`garb:]ge'. to bc cleani`d up by s\\'ccpmg them au a}J-from our streets? Oppri`ssioii ofteii targets the vcr) bcart of \`here there is eni`Jrgy l`or change iind saps it a\\'ay If s}'slcms lit oppressitln cotild. they w(tuld always keep iis feeling .hopeless, grie`i i[ig, di`pressed and deQL)airing. so
that we have no moti\'atioii ol er`i`rgy lo do anylhirig acti`Je to resi`t. Jo}' is all act of resistance agalnst ttie hctra} til of a c} Iiical s~\ c;tern that is hardhearted in its preemptive self-protection. Tliis vcr}' s.\ stem beats us down so much s() that wejiist reiT`ain \vith tile status quo in `iibmission and resignatioi]. It is jo}' that is going lo siistain us in the oiigoing social actions and is itself a criicial act of resist£`nL`e in a \+orld orapalhy
and compl:iccncy. We also lnust not let the unjust s}.sterns di`stro}. our `iriity by tr}'ing t(j tul.n Indigenous people agaiiist Chini]se pi`ople. or Homelt`ss people .`gain`t Chinatown Biisines`people bec<iuse in ()LIT UNI rY there is strength in resistance and a source of`)o} in community and in ci`lebration of every step taken agz]inst de\clopments thiTsty for wei`]th and gei`trirication Let.s stop Becdie biiilding at I()5 Reefer and push for 100% Non-Mai-ket Affordable Subsitlizecl Housing togethi`r!
For those rcsisting the ortpression of Empire. it is blood. sweat and tears for lhc long hal.il and remailiing stetidfast t`ven MJith setbacks. Bumoiit is common. Where.is, if \\'e Lei`p jo} ali\'e in c`t]r midst tlii`n `\7e can propel olirsel`'cs into needed cl`eative ``ocia] actions. Bringing niore joy into tlie world js a crucial act of rE`s]`tance in itself. Joy is the I`ucl and the end result that \ve are pushing for \i7ith endurance,
Tht` Soiil and gospel sc)ngs of the Civil Right` mo\/emer`t is a case in pc)ilit as a way that there `\'as a fueling of joy to hecp on in the mo` emi'Tit ol` resistance and create hope and endurtince tl`at u c \`'ill see tlie io\'r`il fiilfillment of theVi'e dream growing in our e\ midst, Pet`plc their htipe andour thL`ir pain and iiiotianJn{;uncetl their dream. nei`d to L`elebrate Cry little stepsang o] victory towards dream to out further `;ate our push forward tit the i]esirc`d enul.
^s Giindhi said, "BE the change } ou \\Jant to see Ill tlie \+orld.., \\''e I)c.ed to start \\'ith not only What v\ie ai e against, but also `ivh.it we are for. and joy is both a ctympol`eiit aspect and €` foretaste of \`hat w€ tiri` di>siring to see. When we giJ`t each other witli being a pi`rson of iniier peace u/jth the energy strength ol` love aiid joy` then it w ill make it Very difflcun to lie coJitrolled aiid manipulated by any'btidy elsi`.
Make cver}' effort to maintain joy in the fiEJTht as a unii`ied collective and one day soon tind very soon we \tyill si`e ollr \ isic)n, W'c ma}' ncit si`e it right iiway` but we shall overcome.
Woiild 1[ 1iol be the liiost wonderful thing tor Vanco`i\Jer to not oiily be tlic Greenest City , bi`t tu he the
llty-lnowJi for our Community Compassioii. Vancouvel., a L`it.v orcoiiipasslon and V\Jelcome whi`re Al .L people, evi.Ii oiir poorest Tes]den`s of till ethnicitics are ho`isi>d wc`ll and treated \`'Ith dignjt} and t`onotir .
wheli. conlmunity-building increases the si`Iise of belor`ging and I)f trui,` home. . a v\ielcoming plaLc of pt`aci` and well-[]i`ing for ALL.
coL`IMur`TITv cOMPAssTON As A clTv wOuLD BE A DREAM ANi] \voRTH\\ HILE vlSI0N. Tliis woulil bc fl LFjGACY ``'orth aiming our e`'er}' .JOYFUL effort to+`'artls.. 8+I (`t`ristina Chiu
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105 Keefer decision put off til June 26 After weeks ol` organizing and over 100 speakers at City Hall, hiiiidrcds of C`hinese seniors and youth and tlieir
supporters will liave to wait until June 26 to lmow if "the heart speaks louder than money" at city hall. That's the day that Vancouver's Development Pemiit Board will decide ira nine story condo building proposed by the Beedie company \`'ill go al]ead. The rinal night of speakers came after a iTionumenta] or-
gaiiiziiig effort by Chin.itown residents and allies. It includL`d briiiging tiundrcds of mostly Chinatown seiliors to city lia]l tw ice. providing transportation, chairs, shade, food and water. lessons on speech writing, perfomances. T-shirts, and two events at the I 05 Keef`er site. one before each Permit Board meeting. Only a haiidful of over loo speakers supported the project, most of them business ov\Jners saying lhe}' wantc`d "feet oli tlie street" biit neglecting to scly the.v wanted the
purchiising power of people who can dffor(I lo biJ.y condos close to their gcntrifying businesses.
One speaker opposed to the project quoted a Camcgie Action Project report about seniors not being able to al`ford expensive coffees and skate boards and nightclubs and just needing to bu}i. at`t`ordat)le groceries. Spcak€r Melody Ma. who wfls dn organizer of opposition to the project. noted that` if approved the project-d bc "glass pcnthouscs overlooking the poorest postal code in Canada." Another speaker. Karell TTuang. asked if chinatown should be developed for the people who live there or for people who have }iachts? Many noted lhdt there is a huge need for social housing, csiiccially for seniors, in Chii`ato\m. King-Mong Chan said the site at 105 Keefer next to the memorial to Chinese people who died building the railway and fighting in WWII is an ''almost sacred place" that "reminds us of the silcrifices our dni`estors made to I.acism anil capitillism."
Aridrea I,urn spoke against the project, talking about how. her relatives helped build the railwiiy iind fought ill the war. Another speaker said the project would be "another i]ttempt to erase our commuTiity uilder the guise of revitalization."
Several speakers said the site should be used for social hoi]sing and a communi`}i facilit}i' and called for
the city to do a land swap for it or for the pTovincc to bu}' the land. Sean Cao. a Chinatown artist who desigiied the T-shirt that says, "The heart speaks ]oudcr thall money"
pointed out that the condo towers on Main St that \`'ere supposed lo bring economic development to Chinatown didn't. The decision on .Iune 26 v.''ill lcll v\Jhcthcr the city is ]istenillg to Chinatown's heiirt or to money.
By Jean Swanson
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