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Planning policies shape our communities and the way we live. Unfortunately, the impact of many of these policies over the decades has prevented different populations, who may be at a structural disadvantage, from thriving. The time has come to rethink these practices through a social justice lens.  Considerations include race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, education and mental and physical ability.  This webinar explores ways planners can consider equity in their work to create more inclusive and livable communities.

Our Speakers:

Gwen Bridge
Principal, Gwen Bridge Consulting
Presentation: Indigenizing Planning
Gwen Bridge has worked with indigenous peoples in the USA and Canada to improve their relationships with industry, governments and non-government groups, foster economic advancement and empower communities.  Gwen has worked in protection of Indigenous Treaty and Constitutional rights through land-use planning, negotiation, Indigenous law, research, strategy development and planning, and program development and management for 20 years. Gwen has advised British Columbia on the land use planning modernization process and is a co-author of “An Updated Effective Practices Guide - Land Use Planning by First Nations in British Columbia”. Gwen’s industry relations have included negotiating agreements with Fortis BC, BC Hydro, and other renewable energy producers. Gwen has negotiated with government and industry on behalf of Indigenous peoples to create and manage successful natural resource projects which result in increased Indigenous economic resiliency. Gwen’s approach to relationship development achieves the best possible outcomes for Indigenous peoples and their partners. Gwen has been recently providing advice to federal and provincial governments on specific strategies for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples in land management. All of Gwen’s work is predicated on ensuring that continued and enhanced opportunities for the exercise of aboriginal rights, including the rights to economic benefits from traditional territories, are secured.  Gwen is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

Erin Rennie RPP, MCIP Senior Planner, Regional Planning and Housing Services, Metrovancouver
Presentation: Social Equity in Regional Growth Management: A Jurisdictional Scan
Erin Rennie is a community and regional planner specializing in regional land use and transportation planning. In her current role as Senior Planner with Metro Vancouver Regional District she works with a team to steward the implementation of Metro 2040, the regional growth strategy. Her projects include the update to Metro 2040 as well as a study of how social equity can be better integrated into regional growth management planning.  

Tasha Henderson, MA (Planning)
Board Member, Women Transforming Cities
Presentation: Intersectionality and the City: Ensuring Cities Work for Everyone
Tasha Henderson is a planner, facilitator, and advocate for social, environmental, and economic justice. Tasha has lived and worked across Canada – from Vancouver to St. John’s – working frontline with marginalized communities and engaging residents to actively participate in shaping their cities. ​Tasha started her career with the Positive Living Society and has since worked with a number of agencies on issues such as anti-violence, HIV/AIDS, youth justice, human trafficking, civic engagement, community planning, affordable housing, and reconciliation. She holds an MA in Planning, specializing in Indigenous Community Planning, and currently spends her days working as a Social Planner in Metro Vancouver. Tasha is humbled to live on the unceded ancestral territory of the Qay’qayt and Musqueam peoples, and excited to be a board member of WTC.

Our Webinar Sponsor:
Thank you to the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia for generously sponsoring this webinar!