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.
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Meet the Ontario Community Changemakers and learn more about their inspiring initiatives transforming parks across the province.
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Learn more about green social prescribing, an evolving practice that encourages individuals to reestablish connections with nature and one another to enhance their mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
A reflection on the BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC Survey Report, exploring how Black communities experience parks and public spaces, and what fosters joy and belonging.
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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.