As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Learn more about the impact of Canada’s large urban parks’ stewardship initiatives—from healthier ecosystems and stronger community well-being to essential support for city services.
In East Vancouver’s Champlain Heights, we sat down with two organizations leading a grassroots effort to restore native forests and build community.
Pumpkin parades are a creative way to celebrate local creativity and give carved jack-o’-lanterns a second life. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make your pumpkin parade a smashing success.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
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Research and Partnerships Manager, Park People
Joy is the Manager of Research and Partnerships at Park People and facilitates national research and network engagement that supports organizations and park professionals working in green spaces and large urban parks. Joy holds expertise in social science research, program evaluation and community engagement and has both an academic background in place theory and lived, professional experience in the creation of place through community.