Tribe.net. Local Connections danielle http://vicbc.tribe.net/thread/878d10d7-6a6f-4480-82e5-a1df99daf9ce#8592ff53-a84f-45af-8291-4c7fae45c102 2008-01-27T22:01:01Z 2008-01-27T22:01:01Z

Hey All, Local activists, homeless, students, and community workers are rallying tomorrow in support of the right of all Victorians to sleep on streets and in parks without harassment by law enforcement and businesses. The right to sleep is a human right, one that marginalized folks in Victoria are regularly denied by lack of affordable housing and shelter beds. Lawyer Irene Faulkner has launched a challenge of the city's bylaws which make it illegal for the homeless to sleep outdoors, on the grounds that such bylaws are unconstitutional. We are rallying tomorrow at the Courthouse to show our support for Faulkner's case, to protest the unjust treatment of homeless attempting to sleep on our streets, and to demand more safe, affordable beds in our community. We will meet at Victoria Courthouse, at the intersection of Blanshard and Broughton, Monday, January 28th at Noon, and march on to city hall. Live music, lunch by Food Not Bombs (I think!) I hope some of you can make it out!

danielle 2008-01-27T22:01:01Z