As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
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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Former Outreach Manager at Park People
Minaz worked at Park People as the Outreach Manager, overseeing the Sparking Change program. This program supports communities in Toronto’s neighbourhood improvement areas by helping them animate local parks and green spaces.
In addition, Minaz coordinates two community park groups: Friends of Terraview Willowfield Parks and Friends of Beverly Glen Park.