As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
We know we benefit when we get outside and connect with others when winter makes us feel isolated. Here are some ideas for how your group can animate parks in winter.
Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
Today Park People launches the sixth Canadian City Parks Report–and the final iteration of this report in its current form: Bridging the Gap: How the park sector can meet today’s complex challenges through partnerships and collaboration.
How does the City of Victoria's Get Growing Victoria program take a food justice approach to provide gardening supplies to communities at risk of food insecurity, including those experiencing houselessness, Indigenous and racialized communities, seniors, and youth.
Launch webinar: Join the report’s researchers in a special launch webinar to get the inside scoop on the sixth Canadian City Parks report.
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Artistic Director, Still Moon Arts Society
Carmen is an interdisciplinary visual artist and performer. She has a long history of initiating art projects and creative community-integrated projects that have resulted in the enrichment of school programs, community enhancement, and ongoing creative work for many artists and community members. She is motivated by her interest in art, the environment, and empowering people to become active and involved. In 2010 Carmen received the Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award and in 2012 the Queen’s Jubilee Award for her art with the community. She has an Art History degree from UBC and a diploma from Emily Carr Institute. Carmen is the founding artistic director of Still Moon Arts Society: inspiring vibrant and connected communities by creating art and nurturing a passion for nature, 2004 – present.