homeless
Belongings Matter report discusses property rights for unhoused individuals
November 20, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer The Government of Canada’s publications regarding property rights state, “Everyone has the right to the use of enjoyment of property individually or in association with others, and the right not to be deprived thereof specified in accordance with law.” However, some local activists have noted that this right is not always protected for the unhoused population. In response, a group of academics and harm-reduction experts came together to author the Belongings Matter report. The Belongings Matter report analyzes the current laws and policies surrounding the possessions of unhoused and precariously housed individuals in Canada. Their…
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We shouldn’t wait until an emergency to spare a thought for our marginalized communities
May 23, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer When I heard about the new COVID-19 support for Indigenous communities from the BC government I was, frankly, shocked. Legitimate help for Indigenous people during a pandemic was the last thing I expected, considering the colonial…
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World News Beats
October 26, 2018Written by: Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate Ethiopian cabinet sees equal representation in sexes Women now hold 10 of Ethiopia’s 20 ministerial posts, making it the second African country after Rwanda to have a gender-balanced cabinet. In a Parliamentary speech…
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Research Roundup – Investigating links
July 11, 2018Written by: Ahmed Ali, Peak Associate How the attractiveness of your server can affect the taste of your food A study done by UBC and SFU students looked at how the attractiveness of a server affected the taste perceptions of male…
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Tax the rich to support the homeless
March 29, 2016[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a beautiful day. The rare Vancouver sun was shining and I was merrily on my way to Harbour Center via the 135. Enjoying the day to its fullest was on the agenda, despite the responsibilities of school. As…
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Why we need more LGBTQ+ transitional shelters in Canada
January 25, 2016[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen we think of someone who is homeless, we tend to have this image of a scraggly man with an unkempt beard, pushing his belongings in a shopping cart. While this image may certainly be a reality on Vancouver’s streets,…
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App that tracks the homeless is simply dehumanizing
November 30, 2015[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hoever first claimed that all publicity is good publicity had either lived a very charmed life until that point or invested in a very large bottle of vodka that night. Depending on the circumstances, naively placing someone under an unsolicited…
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SFU Woodwards Students on the Homeless
October 17, 2014Peak Speak: SFU Woodwards Students discuss homelessness in the neighboring downtown east-side community.
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