Media
Advisory - Thursday, April 4, 2013
For
Immediate Release
Day
14: Downtown Eastside Hunger Striker to “weigh-in” and deliver
demands to City Hall
On
Thursday, April 4th,
Homeless Dave will be pushed in his wheelchair in a procession from
Main and Hastings to City Hall. This will be Day 14 of Dave’s
hunger strike for social housing and to stop gentrification in the
Downtown Eastside.
At
City Hall, Dave’s supporters, including Grand Chief Stewart
Phillip, will deliver a letter to the Mayor’s office that requests
a meeting and a response to hunger strike demands. At this time, Dave
will make a presentation and be available for questions. Also, learn
about Dave’s weight and health as he enters his third week without
food.
Date:
Thursday, April 14, 2013
Time:
Leaving Hastings & Main at approximately 10:00a.m.
Arrival
at City Hall: approximately 11:00a.m.
3rd
Floor Mayor’s office for speeches and questions:
approximately 11:15a.m.
Contacts:
Wendy
Pedersen 604-839-0379
Lorelei
Williams 778-709-6498
Tami
Starlight 604-790-9943
Facebook
| https://www.facebook.com/DtesHungerStrike
Twitter
| @dteshungrstrike
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