Week of education and action - Street Deaths are Preventable Deaths (June 16 - 19)

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Published on Friday, 05 June 2015 14:45
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On June 16 – 19, join us for a week of education and action to end poverty-related deaths in BC.

 

Between 2006 and 2013, at least 281 people have died on the streets in British Columbia. Due to under-reporting, that number is likely much much higher.

Victoria has the highest number of street deaths per capita in BC. In a four month period, 30 people died on the streets of this city.



These deaths are preventable. Not only are there tangible causes, but viable solutions. We need adequate health services, social housing, and harm reduction services. We need all levels of government to commit to eliminating poverty and preventing street deaths. See below for event info - see you there!

Tuesday June 16th -- 4th Annual Convergence by and for people who use(d) illicit drugs  

First Met Hall, 932 Balmoral, 9am – 3pm                            

*open to people who use(d) illicit drugs*

 

Wed June 17th -- Moving Forward: Public Forum on Supervised Consumption Services

6:30pm – 8pm, First Met Hall (932 Balmoral)

https://www.facebook.com/events/923047324427982/

 

Thursday June 18th -- ‘Death as a Social Justice Issue: Perspectives on Death and Dying on the streets of Victoria': panel discussion    

2 - 4 pm, Central library Community Rm (735 Broughton)

https://www.facebook.com/events/871736626220774/

 

Friday June 19th --  ‘Street Deaths are Preventable Deaths’ Rally

Noon, Quadra@Pandora

https://www.facebook.com/events/1422872168035642/

 

 

**we also encourage you to attend and support these other important events:

Monday  June 15th -- 'Stop cuts to refugee healthcare' Rally
Noon, Gov't and Wharf street (contact - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Thursday June 18th -- "After Protection: The Road to Citizenship for Refugees" forum
7pm, Central Library Community Room (735 Broughton)