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?
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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Taiaiako’n Historical Preservation Society
Donna Powless (Cayuga from Six Nations) is the director of Taiaiako’n Historical Preservation Society (THPS), which was formed under the jurisdiction of Chief Arnold General, Beaver Clan, Onondaga, Six Nations. Powless is a researcher into Onkwehonwe sacred sites, an educator and counsellor who teaches Indigenous language arts and has worked tirelessly for the well-being of her community from within many different Native organizations. The mandate of THPS is to protect sacred sites in High Park and the Niwa’ah’ Onega’ Gai’ii (Humber River).