Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
The Hammer Falls Heavy Upon the Downtown Eastside
The Hammer Falls Heavy Upon the Downtown Eastside
The Hammer Falls Heavy Upon the Downtown Eastside
Sunday 9th April 2023
Join Nathan McLean and Corey Williams as they discuss Vancouver's plan to clear street camps in the Downtown Eastside, touching on homelessness, drug policy, and human rights.
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Get the buttons here!Vancouver's Downtown Eastside: Unpacking the City's Plan to Clear Street Camps
As a resident of the downtown east side who has a just to fill justifiable expectation that I can live in a safe city and that I'll be able to use public spaces and my taxes that my taxes pay for, like parks and sidewalks, I'm very happy to hear that the city is finally listening to those who would endlessly destroy every last safe and decent thing that I enjoy in the city.
Imagine waking up one day to find your entire community being dismantled. That's the reality for many residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside as the city moves to clear street camps. In this episode of 'Recovery Machine', hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams take a deep dive into a leaked document made public by the advocacy group Stop The Sweeps. The document outlines Vancouver's strategy for addressing homelessness in this vulnerable neighborhood. But is it the right approach?
Nathan and Corey critically analyze the plan, discussing its implications for those living in the camps and offering alternative housing solutions that could be more humane and effective. They touch on key issues like drug policy, harm reduction, and human rights, shedding light on the broader socioeconomic factors at play. The episode also explores the language of addiction, workplace risks, and the psychological and neurological aspects of addiction, especially among healthcare workers.
With insights into cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex web of factors influencing addiction and homelessness. Tune in to hear a raw, unfiltered conversation that challenges conventional thinking and offers fresh perspectives on an urgent issue.