Today, September 30, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. On this day, CIP acknowledges that there is much work to be done by the Institute to further reconciliation, and we would like to encourage our members to take time to reflect on the tragic history of the residential school system and its ongoing impact, as a necessary step in the process of reconciliation.
CIP has launched our 2021 Member Survey, which has been designed to help shape the organization’s next strategic plan and we need to hear from you!
On September 27 from 2:00-3:15 p.m. EDT, CIP will be hosting a free webinar with HRx titled “Navigating Race, Equity, and Privilege”.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following CIP Director positions:
· Director at Large – 2 year term (2021/2023)
· Quebec – 3 year term (2021/2024)
This month’s CPL webinar, “Planning for Biodiversity,” is taking place on September 23 at 1:00-2:30 pm.
On August 25, CIP hosted the webinar “Planning for Disaster Resilience,” which looked at how we can plan communities that are more resilient while building capacity and managing risk.
While National Indigenous History Month gives us a chance to continue our journey of learning and reflection, the work in supporting Indigenous communities does not end on the last day of the month. To help conclude the National Indigenous History Month, as well as to update members who may have missed our NIHM events, our Policy, Public Affairs and Projects Assistant pulled together a summary of events, takeaways, and useful resources for planners in the following article.
CIP is pleased to announce the winners and honourable mention recipients of the 2021 Plan Canada Award. Congratulations to Amina Yasin and Daniella Fergusson RPP, MCIP for this year’s award-winning article “Pandemic Patios and “Flat White” Urbanism.”
CIP is pleased to collaborate with the City of Edmonton on the webinar “Zoning, Equity, and Human Rights: Lessons from Edmonton.”
The Climate Risk Institute (CRI), in partnership with CIP, is excited to announce a new NRCan BRACE-funded training program to bring additional in-depth climate change adaptation and resilience training to professional planners in the Prairies.