Those living in at tent city in Goldstream Park donB次元官网网址檛 know where they will go after Oct. 1, and according to Chrissy Brett, the camp leader, they are just grasping the idea of a hard deadline.
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The roving tent city came to Goldstream Park after homeless camp that had set up in SaanichB次元官网网址檚 Regina Park from early May to Sept. 13. They settled into another Saanich Park for a few days before being ousted by police and settling in Goldstream last week.
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Brett said sheB次元官网网址檚 not surprised they were granted 14 days, but to take the next steps they need the help of their supporters that arenB次元官网网址檛 allowed access to them in the campground.
B次元官网网址淗ow the province expects us to go anywhere, they talked about B.C. Housing being on the ground starting this morning and yet weB次元官网网址檝e had one person from Pacifica come and pick up two residents,B次元官网网址� Brett said. B次元官网网址淣o sight of B.C. Housing, no sight from anyone from the government who says theyB次元官网网址檙e on the ground here working really hard to find people options.B次元官网网址�
Brett said they have asked Pacifica for three u-hauls to help them move wherever they will go. The Victoria Native Friendship Centre opens Oct. 1, but Brett said a rubber mat on the floor does not a home make.
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Tent city appreciates help they have received from volunteers who pick them up and take them to the doctor or the grocery store. Non-profit organization volunteers have taken time out of their work day away from other disadvantaged clients, to come and assist, but Brett feels those resources should come from the provincial government.
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Brett said tent city specifically set up at the private part of the campground so people in the community wouldnB次元官网网址檛 feel as though they were invading the family campground.
Camp Namegans will be holding a B次元官网网址淏reak the BlockadeB次元官网网址� rally for general supporters to be able to come into the campground, challenging the government to define their safety concerns. The rally will take place at the gates Saturday, Sept. 30 at noon.
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