4 *big* updates for 105 Keefer you need to know
Epic City Hall rally + 105 Keefer Block Party + T-shirt sale + Speaking tips
4 big updates worth noting for 105 Keefer including epic events happening today and tomorrow, a t-shirt sale, and speaking tips!
1) Monumental City Hall rally against 105 Keefer
When: Monday, Jun 12 from 2pm onwards
Where: Vancouver City Hall
Let’s show the City our community power and resist Beedie’s 105 Keefer St proposal! On June 12, there will be a Community Rally for Chinatown at City Hall starting at 2pm right before the Development Permit Board hearing.
This will be the most epic rally the City will have seen in a long time. It’ll be full of multicultural performances (think Taiko drumming, opera, marching band + more) and inspiring speakers from 2pm onwards. Come cheer on community members speaking out against Beedie’s proposal!
Have you signed up to speak against 105 Keefer? We’re very worried the developer will be bringing their speakers en mass this time.
Sign up to speak against 105 Keefer on Monday and encourage a friend to too.
If the button doesn’t work, register with the Development Permit Board Assistant at 604.873.7770 or email kathy.cermeno@vancouver.ca and may.sem@vancouver.ca. Please request for translation if needed. If you register now, your speaking time will be likely 6pm or after. More info here and speaking tips here. We’re also hosting a speech writing clinic at the 105 Keefer Block Party today.
⭐ Others ways to help: Write a letter and donate to mobilization funds!
2) 105 Keefer Block Party TODAY
When: TODAY - Sunday, Jun 11 from 2pm to 4pm
Where: 105 Keefer
Beedie’s supporters say that building a condo at 105 Keefer will bring “body heat” and foot traffic to revitalize Chinatown.
But let’s show them that culture activity and community connection, not condos at 105 Keefer is the actual formula on how to bring people and vibrancy to Chinatown without displacement.
Join us for snacks, karaoke, kung fu, banner making, t-shirt screen printing, and other cultural activities at 105 Keefer on Sunday, June 11, 2pm. If you need help with writing your City hearing speech or just want to know more about what’s going on with 105 Keefer, drop by and we’ll be on site to help out! Let’s make 105 Keefer a space for community care and connection, not condos.
3) 105 Keefer T-shirts now for sale!
After all your inquiries, the iconic 105 Keefer “The Heart Speaks Louder Than Money” t-shirts designed by Bagua are now available for sale!
For $15, you’ll get a screen-printed t-shirt for yourself and two additional t-shirts for seniors. Every additional $5 donation will be another t-shirt for a senior. Pickup only. (Fun fact: All shirts are purchased from G2 in Chinatown and hand screen-printed by volunteers with love!)
4) City Hall hearing speech prep tips
If Anna (pictured above) can speak with confidence under the gaze of three Beedie men, you can do it too!
For speaking tips and prep information, visit here.
Need additional help with your speech? We’re hosting a speech prep clinic at the 105 Keefer Block Party today from 2pm to 4pm. Come on down!
Haven’t signed up to speak yet? Sign up to speak against 105 Keefer on Monday and encourage a friend to too.
If the button doesn’t work, register with the Development Permit Board Assistant at 604.873.7770 or email kathy.cermeno@vancouver.ca and may.sem@vancouver.ca. Please request for translation if needed. If you register now, your speaking time will be likely 6pm or after. More info here and speaking tips here.
⭐ Others ways to help: Write a letter and donate to mobilization funds!