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.
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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Director of Programs at Park People
Sue Arndt is Director of Programs at Park People. Sue leads Park People’s National Network and Cornerstone Parks program, building relationships across Canada with municipal staff, non-profits, and community members to grow the parks movement across the country. She brings to this role, over 15 years of experience in the field of urban ecology, working in the non-profit and private sectors managing partnerships, community consultations and large-scale programs.