1980s Canadian urban guerrilla group
| Direct Action | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Squamish Five, Wimmin's Fire Brigade, Vancouver Five |
| Dates of operation | 1981–1983 |
| Country | Canada |
| Motives | War against the state |
| Ideology | Anarchism |
| Notable attacks | Bombings, arson |
| Size | 5+ members |
The Squamish Five (sometimes referred to as the Vancouver Five)[1] were a group of self-styled "urban guerrillas" active in Canada during the early 1980s. Their chosen name was Direct Action. The five were Ann Hansen, Brent Taylor, Juliet Caroline Belmas, Doug Stewart and Gerry Hannah.