The Dominion - Caelie

Occupy Vancouver graffiti

Tim McSorley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:31:14 +0000

Vancouver tents

Tim McSorley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:30:25 +0000

Tents went up in squares and plazas across Canada on the weekend, often in the the financial heart of a city or another symbolic location. Here, tents are seen outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, with skyscrapers not far away.

Vancouver GA

Tim McSorley — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:24:16 +0000

In Vancouver, people raise their hands in a sign of approval. At general assemblies across the country, people engaged in consensus decision-making to decide on the initial steps of their occupations. Many people cited participating in direct democracy and having more say in decisions that affect their lives as a reason for participating.