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?
Explore inspiring community-led events funded by our microgrants program, from land-based learning to nature walks and skill-sharing workshops.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Each year, Park People Summits bring together our growing network of urban park changemakers to connect, reflect, and explore what’s possible for more inclusive, community-powered parks in our cities.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
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Mandip Kharod is the Regional Manager for TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) for Western Canada. She joined the FEF team in September 2011 and oversees the Foundation’s community-based environmental granting program, working with internal and external stakeholders to bring attention to projects throughout the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern Ontario as well as the Territories.
Prior to joining the bank, she spent 8 years working for a variety of non-profit organizations including the Canadian Cancer Society and AIDS Vancouver. She also spent 3 years working with the Ministry of Attorney General and the RCMP on the Air India Bombing case. She holds a Bachelors in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Outside of work, she likes to spend time outdoors with her two kids and husband, follow Pearl Jam on tour, and participate in community care.