Real People Real Lives

Atira unveiled the media launch (October 16^th) of a photo exhibition highlighting twelve residents living in SRAs in the Downtown Eastside. The project, a collaboration with B.C. Housing, was started more than a year ago to portray a side of the DTES not often seen or heard in the media; one of hope and vibrancy. In his images, photographer Michael Bednar wanted others to see what he was able to see while interacting with each person; a deep sense of community. The exhibit is open to the public and will be on display until October 29th at:

Pacific Centre Rotunda

(Corner of Georgia and Howe Street)

Open during mall hours

The full photo exhibit will then be available from October 30^th – November 14^th at the:

Interurban Gallery

1 Hastings Street

Wednesday – Sunday

1:00PM – 5:00PM

Admission is free

For more information, please visit the website at: www.realpeoplereallives.ca

For the Vancouver Sun article, please visit here: Beyond drugs, violence on the Downtown Eastside