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.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
Metro Vancouver seniors receive training and support to organize fun park activities, fostering social connections and physical activity among elders in their local parks and green spaces.
InTO the Ravines creates opportunities for Torontonians to come together to explore the ravines, learn about their social and ecological benefits, and champion their preservation.
Host free, community-led park activities in Toronto this summer with the No-Fee Community Activations Booking. This hour-long virtual session will walk you through the booking — what's eligible, and how to apply step by step.
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Researcher, CÉRSÉ
Alexandra Nadeau is a researcher with the Centre d’étude en responsabilité sociale et écocitoyenneté (CÉRSÉ). She holds a master’s degree in urban studies from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), and a bachelor’s degree in geography and environment from McGill University. After her studies, she worked as a consultant in community engagement and digital communications for several local and international organizations, including Oxfam-Québec and the Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal. She also served as a research coordinator for the partnership between TRYSPACES and the Canada Research Chair in Urban Climate Action.
In addition, Alexandra is also a documentary filmmaker. She has made a dozen short films as an independent artist, and as a videographer and trainer for various organizations, including Wapikoni Mobile and the Kativik Regional Government. Whether through audiovisual media, research, education, or civic action, Alexandra is committed to projects that work toward a just socio-ecological transition and actively engage communities.