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Our team had so much fun teaching and learning from @VIUmcp students during our Introduction to Planning with an Equity Lens certificate course today. The future of planning is in good hands. #equity
What a great turnout at @YWCAVAN's #reimaginingOurCities event last night. One of our talented project collaborators, Nic Wayara of hook or crook consulting was a panelist sharing important insights about what an #equitablecity looks and feels like.
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LevelUp Planning Collaborative Inc. retweeted
Looking forward to SD-34 session that is taking place today at 3:30: Using an Equity Lens in Social Planning & Poverty Reduction by the LevelUp team. They did amazing job on @CityofDeltaBC Poverty Reduction Strategy! @Elevation_2022 come to ExpressB room
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LevelUp Planning Collaborative Inc. retweeted
22 Apr 2022
In honor of #EarthDay and this year’s theme #InvestinOurPlanet, we’ve compiled resources for planners to support their work in combatting climate change and planning for a more sustainable future. Access the full listing of resources here: bit.ly/3vcWrMZ
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The theme for #EarthDay22 is #investinourplanet and we support the call to all communities, governments, organizations, and individuals to take action against #climatechange Not sure how you can contribute? Visit lnkd.in/e5-BZ_N
Check out @LevelupPlanning's very own Elle Wayara on @HungryEyesMedia 4-part documentary BLK: An Origin Story. She and #blackwomenconnectvancouver talk about the importance of community. x.com/HungryEyesMedia/status…

Black People in #Vancouver?👀Hell Yeah! Check out #BlackWomenConnectVancouver who are featured in the Vancouver episode of BLK: An Origin Story on The HISTORY Channel. Catch the episode at 9PM ET/PT Friday night on @GlobalTV Stream on the app and on @stacktv ! #BlackInVancouver
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@LevelupPlanning has equity & inclusivity at the heart of all we do. As a women run business we continue to challenge the structural and societal barriers all women (cis, trans), non-binary, and gender non-conforming face in the pursuit of healthy, equitable communities. #IWD2022
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2021 was a challenging year & we know 2022 may be just as hard. We are ready for the challenges ahead & will keep moving the needle and building a more equitable & resilient society, together. Thank you for being on this journey with us! Have a peaceful & safe holiday.
Shout out to @Tamararack_Inst for bringing together great speakers for #TheEndofPoverty event. "centre equity - & not just as an afterthought"; "bake equity into the work from the beginning" - couldn't agree more! #equity
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RT @wellesleyWI: "... focus on mental wellness and resiliency as well as mental health problems ... It must recognize that the social determinants of health, such as poverty, race, and social inclusion, must be addressed to achieve a fair and resilient future for mental health"
To rebuild a resilient Canada, we need to commit to a #NewNormal in mental health. We will work together on a new social contract for a mentally healthy Canada. @CMHA_NTL @CAMHnews @UWCCanada @YMCA_Canada @children1stca @KidsHelpPhone #MH2030 Read it here: ow.ly/C96K50DJ4f0
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LevelUp Planning Collaborative Inc. retweeted
On March 22 join @YorkUniversity and @CANURB to celebrate the launch of @Jay_Pitter’s "Engaging Black People and Power" publication, a resource that highlights engagement practice & policy approaches for addressing spatialized anti-Blackness in cities. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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#InternationalWomensDay a day to celebrate the tremendous efforts by women around the world who are paving way for a more gender-just world & to unite in uplifting those who need support to become the leaders of tomorrow. Let’s stand together! #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge2021
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Communities need safe, vibrant & inclusive social spaces. The #HealthyCommunities Initiative provides funding to help transform public spaces into more resilient and equitable communities while responding to the realities of our current crisis. infrastructure.gc.ca/chci-ic…

Looking forward to this session on Friday!
6 Dec 2020
Have you heard? We are offering a FREE foundational webinar on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the planning community. We are proud to have HRx , who led the development of CIP's EDI roadmap, facilitate this session. Register here: ow.ly/flVv50CBOlL
LevelUp Planning Collaborative Inc. retweeted
Environmental racism is the disproportionate proximity and greater exposure of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities to polluting industries and environmentally hazardous activities. Learn more in our NEW article by @ingrid_waldron: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e…

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LevelUp Planning Collaborative Inc. retweeted
3 Dec 2020
FREE WEBINAR: Foundations of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for the Planning Community This webinar provides foundational knowledge of EDI principles and terms, and explores why these concepts are important for planning. Facilitated by Hrx. Register today: ow.ly/flVv50CBOlL
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To truly address inequities, you need to consider power. Today our own @Victoria_Barr1 shares how planners can integrate equity into practice @CIP_ICU #elevation2020 #equity