Happening in cities across the country On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours. Here are […]
In the wake of COVID, millions of square feet of office space sit empty in cities across North America. CUI’s recent report, "The Case for Conversions: Understanding opportunities for conversion of office space to housing in Canadian downtowns," examines the barriers and opportunities for the adaptive re-use of office space across Canadian cities. As work […]
The Worker Solidarity Network is hosting a virtual event to proclaim the upcoming report launch on the results from our first ever Climate and Labour Project. Join in for a presentation on May 11th at noon PST to learn about the report titled “Can’t Stand the Heat? Get Out of the Kitchen”, which explores the intersection between […]
Whether picking up litter in the park with a community group, organizing a public poetry reading on your block, or enjoying public art in a local shopping area, placemaking activities help us feel that we belong. Throughout the pandemic, Canadian communities have experimented with using these types of public space and digital interventions in new […]
Join Erin Mills Connects online for a FREE workshop series on Self-Regulation presented by The MEHRIT Centre, the people who literally wrote the books on Self-Reg Schools: A Handbook for Educators and Self-Reg. The series is on Thurs., April 27 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. ET and Thurs., May 18 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. ET. Register once […]
“Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd” - The Guardian. One headline out of thousands, all talking about the tragedy that shocked the whole world. The year 2020 marked a watershed moment in the fight against Anti-Black racism. George Floyd’s incident led to protests, with millions of people demanding an end […]
