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Occupy Vancouver

Occupy Vancouver - A Non Violent Movement
for Social, Economic and Political Change

We, the Ninety-Nine Percent, come together with our diverse experiences to transform the unequal, unfair, and growing disparity in the distribution of power and wealth in our city and around the globe. We challenge corporate greed, corruption, and the collusion between corporate power and government. We oppose systemic inequality, militarization, environmental destruction, and the erosion of civil liberties and human rights. We seek economic security, genuine equality, and the protection of the environment for all.

We are inspired and in solidarity with global movements including those across the Middle East, Europe, and the Occupy Wall Street / Occupy Together movement in over 1000 cities in North America. Injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere.

We humbly acknowledge that Occupy Vancouver is taking place on unceded Coast Salish territories.

We are committed to an inclusive and welcoming space, to addressing issues of oppression and discrimination, and to creating an environment where all the 99% can be heard and can meaningfully participate. We are also committed to safeguarding our collective well-being – including safety from interpersonal violence and any potential police violence.

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Permalink Reply by sara fralin on October 18, 2011 at 10:31pm

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Permalink Reply by sara fralin on October 19, 2011 at 10:08pm

Wish List for Occupy Vancouver

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19TH 2011

Weather proofing is needed for all structures at the occupation.The rain came early and we need your help!

- Pallets
- Tarps
- Plastic Wrap
- Sleeping Bags (we really need these)
- Blankets (we really need these)
- Gloves
- Hats
- Socks
- Tents
- pylons
- caution tape
- Rain coats
- Storage containers
- Shelving units
- Buckets with lids
- Walkie talkies
- Tables and Chairs
- Fire Extinguishers (approximately 10)

Other Needs:

A large tent to be able to hold General Assembly so that we can remain less wet during the rainy season
A large tent for workshop's
Folding Chairs for Everyone
Whiteboards with erasable markers
Rechargeable Batteries of all kinds (double A’s, C’s D’s triple A’s)
Deep Cycle Batteries

These needs will be ever changing and we hope to be updating the wish list as often as possible.

WE THANK AND LOVE EVERYONE!

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

We now have a PayPal account and are accepting contributions. Occupy Vancouver is not a registered non-profit; contributions are not tax deductible and are subject to a 0.7% tax. Financial Transparency »

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers will be needed in the following areas:

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Looking for people watching the Live Stream during GA's to participate in collaborative note taking. Contact

OUTREACH/NETWORKING
WE NEED MORE OUTREACH/NETWORKING PEEPS. This involves connecting with various community groups and mobilizing each other. PLEASE SIGN UP AND POST UPDATES, MILESTONES ON SITE. This is a great project for just about anyone!!
NO NEED TO CONTACT ANYONE EXCEPT THE GROUPS YOU'RE INTERESTED IN!!

SAFETY/SECURITY
The security committee is seeking volunteers for 3-hour shifts (9pm-midnight; mid-3am; 3-6am) and there will be a sign-up board. More information about responsibilities will be available on-site.
CONTACT:

SOUND CREW
We may need transport at times like on Sunday night. Also if more people have sound gear to use for the ongoing occupation contact Sound Crew:
CONTACT:

COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEERS!! TRANSLATORS, INTERPRETERS, SIGN-LANGUAGE for GA AND ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS.
CONTACT:

INFO BOOTH
Info booth committee is looking for volunteers to do 3 hour shifts. Stop by the info booth to sign up.

GENERAL ONGOING NEEDS

Blankets
Warm Clothing
Tents
Tarps
Shelter of whatever kinds
Umbrellas
Laundry assistance
Food!

ANYTHING ELSE?

If you are on a committee and need something added to this list, or just have something else you'd like to donate, contact .