While degrees of activity and organization vary, most Occupy camps have self-organized to provide for the needs of campers. In Halifax, for example, free food is being offered (seen above), people are playing music, and discussion groups on capitalism and media are taking place around the site.
"We all feel pretty alone in our opinions sometimes," said camper Lianne Lessard, who feels a sense of community in Parade Square.
"I'm going to stay here as long as I can," she said.
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