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.
The programs offers community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods training and coaching to help them enhance or transform vacant or underused spaces into public green areas.
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.
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.
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Researcher, CÉRSÉ
Alexandra Nadeau is a researcher with the Centre d’étude en responsabilité sociale et écocitoyenneté (CÉRSÉ). She holds a master’s degree in urban studies from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), and a bachelor’s degree in geography and environment from McGill University. After her studies, she worked as a consultant in community engagement and digital communications for several local and international organizations, including Oxfam-Québec and the Centre d’écologie urbaine de Montréal. She also served as a research coordinator for the partnership between TRYSPACES and the Canada Research Chair in Urban Climate Action.
In addition, Alexandra is also a documentary filmmaker. She has made a dozen short films as an independent artist, and as a videographer and trainer for various organizations, including Wapikoni Mobile and the Kativik Regional Government. Whether through audiovisual media, research, education, or civic action, Alexandra is committed to projects that work toward a just socio-ecological transition and actively engage communities.