As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Park People’s Executive Director, Erika Nikolai, has been honoured with the Distinguished Individual Award from World Urban Parks—an international recognition that celebrates her leadership and the growing national movement Park People has helped build here in Canada.
In East Vancouver’s Champlain Heights, we sat down with two organizations leading a grassroots effort to restore native forests and build community.
Meet the Ontario Community Changemakers and learn more about their inspiring initiatives transforming parks across the province.
A guidance and resources to measure the impact of your park work on community health and wellbeing, integrating a social equity lens.
Shakeera Solomon from the Vision of Hope Resource Centre in Brampton, a recipient of a TD Park People Grant, shares valuable tips on transitioning indoor programs to the outdoors.
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As Executive Director of Les Amis de la montagne, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of Mount Royal and its namesake park, Hélène leads the organization in its role as a steward of Montreal’s iconic mountain through advocacy, civic engagement and environmental education. Previously, Hélène served as a director of public affairs and advancement at the Université de Montréal, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. An advocate for public space activation with a focus on environmental and heritage conservation, Hélène is committed to supporting Park People in its vital contribution to building strong communities and resilient cities across Canada.