The Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium: Enhancing Access to Municipal Parks in Canada will take place June 11–13, 2025, in Saskatoon, SK. This landmark event, hosted by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) in partnership with Park People and the Canadian Parks Council, is generously supported by Parks Canada.
This gathering of leaders and innovators will convene stakeholders across Canada, focusing on urban and peri-urban green spaces, nature-based recreation partners, non-profit organizations, experts, and innovators. Together, we will discuss leading practices for advancing equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and reconciliation in urban, peri-urban, and municipal parks.
Key goals include:
- Building a national community of practice to foster collaboration and empower equitable park access across Canada.
- Exploring actionable strategies to enhance equity, diversity, and reconciliation in park management.
- Production of knowledge through a Symposium Proceedings report that identifies and scales "bright spots" in EDI practices and reconciliation to support the parks community.
RNS are inviting leaders in the parks and recreation sector, especially those passionate about access to urban parks and green space, to complete an expression of interest in attending this symposium.
The deadline to submit is January 13, 2025, by 5 pm.