In sorrow and solidarity
The DSOV are heartbroken by the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival last night. We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, to the injured, and to the entire Filipino community in Vancouver and across Canada.
The Lapu Lapu Day Festival is a celebration of resilience, pride, and community. We stand in solidarity with the Filipino community and with Vancouver. We honour the lives lost, and we commit ourselves to working for a world where events like this do not happen. A world where all communities can gather in safety and peace.
We encourage everyone to check in with one another, to seek support if needed, and to join together at upcoming community vigils and memorials.
In sorrow and in solidarity,
Democratic Socialists of Vancouver
RESOURCES
A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue. Vancouver Police officers and Victim Services professionals have been deployed to help anyone who has not been able to contact a loved who was at the Lapu Lapu Festival. If you are not able to attend in person, please call 604-717-3321.
We encourage everyone to check in, support and hold each other. Do not hesitate to access resources available. You are not alone.
Victim Services are available 24/7 for those who witnessed or experienced trauma - call or text 1-800-563-0808
or email 211-victimlinkbc@uwbc.ca
310 Mental Health Line at 310-6789
Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433