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.
Connect, Support, Influence and Inspire your community parks - Get our newsletter and email updates!
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
she/her
Ph.D. Student and Vanier Scholar, Public Health Researcher
Nadha Hassen is a doctoral student and Vanier Scholar at York University in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. Her research, writing and projects explore health equity in different environments, with a focus on intersectional anti-racism. Her recent work focuses on examining the link between urban green spaces and mental health for racialized populations by exploring concepts like equity, access and belonging.
She has a Master of Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, specializing in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences. During this time, she was a CIHR Fellow in Public Health Policy and completed the Community Development Collaborative Program. As a health researcher and chronic illness advocate, she enjoys thinking and working at the intersections of research, education, and advocacy. Connect with her on Twitter @nadhassen