by Haig Morrison | Jul 27, 2021 | History, News
50 Years! In 1970, mothers living in the then newly built Raymur Social Housing Project (today known as Stamp’s Place) were concerned about the safety of their children crossing a set of active railway tracks to attend nearby Seymour Elementary School. After months of...
by Haig Morrison | Mar 12, 2021 | History, News
After a long and successful 14 year long run, NASKARZ Program at Ray-Cam has come to its end. As one of the people who was there form the very beginning I am grateful for the help and support youth in the program have received from Ray-Cam staff and Board of...
by admin | Oct 6, 2016 | History
BlackStrathcona.com has put together a series of videos about the vibrant and diverse history of our community. Here is their video on the Militant Mothers of Ray-Mur who stopped the trains to protect the safety of their children. [embedyt]...
by admin | Aug 15, 2016 | History
Were you part of the community at Raymur in the 1960s, 70s, or 80s? Were you involved in the train track blockades, the food co-operative or community centre? Do you have other stories about your experiences of housing or activism on the Downtown Eastside during these...
by admin | Jul 20, 2016 | History
“Our community sometimes called the Inner City is rich and culturally diverse. Immigrants and refugees from all over the world converge in this part of the city, mostly for economic reasons. Others settle in this part of the City because of the closeness and values of...
by admin | Jul 20, 2016 | History
Ray-Cam Co-operative Centre was opened in 1976, a joint effort of area residents, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City of Vancouver. It started initially as a Social Recreation Centre and food Co-operative and has developed into a full fledged...
