[van-announce] Francis Street Squats 12th Anniversary Night as a benefit for the Woodwards Squat

[Yang Chang]

Francis Street Squats 12th Anniversary Night as a benefit for the 
Woodwards Squat

12 years ago the fight against the gentrification of the Commercial Drive 
community and for social housing in Vancouver was on! The squats on 
Francis St. were open for more than 8 months and inspired other empty 
houses being opened on the East Side. The Francis Street Squat was 
brutally evicted by order of the Vancouver City Council and its Mayor at 
that time... none other than Gordon Campbell.

As the fight against homelessness and for affordable social housing heats 
up again, we are proud to present:

"The Beat of Francis Street", a documentary made by the Francis Street 
Squatters in 1990, followed by a Q&A with former Francis Street Squat 
folks who will be in attendance.

Sunday, December 8, 8pm
Video In
1965 Main St. (between 3rd & 4th Ave.)
Childcare provided
Site is accessible

Admission is by donation, $5 suggested, with all proceeds (minus basic 
expenses) going to support the Woodwards Squat and its growing community 
(regardless of any forced relocation).

HOMES FOR ALL NOW!

for more info, contact yang at tao.ca