Launching the World’s First Restorative City Framework!
Be inspired by highlights of our special Restorative Vancouver event and be part of launching the world’s first Restorative City Framework!
We offer a powerful vision and guide for implementation.
The Restorative Collective along with special guests from across many diverse communities, First Nations, government, legal system, and more came together in a huge beautiful circle to celebrate, share, and collaboratively move forward.
Listen to highlights of being restorative in action
from neighbourhood peacemaking to addressing gender-based violence, learning from Indigenous ways and more. It’s educational and uplifting to hear from leaders and organizations, including:
- Dr. Evelyn Zellerer, Peace of the Circle
- Norm Leech, Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council; Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
- Kayah George, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)
- Stacey Williams, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)
- Dalya Israel, Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre
- Clair MacGougan, Hastings Sunrise Community Policing
- Michael Wiebe, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation; Small Business Vancouver
- Diane Wilmann, Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
- Paristoo Nasiri, Strathcona Community Safety Association
- Jacqueline Michell, Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre
- Emilio Godoy, Youth Justice, Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia honoured our leadership, community-building and vision
You’ll also hear a powerful sharing from Executive Director, Lorraine Copas. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is supporting this work. We appreciate all the comments, questions, and discussion!
Beautiful drumming and song were provided as our closing ceremony
which also closes this video, from Richard Lavallee, Indigenous Liaison Coordinator, Vancouver Police Department.
And the food was delicious!
Exceptional catering by Friendship Catering, a social enterprise supporting Vancouver’s Urban Indigenous community and Aboriginal Friendship Centre, was generously provided by SPARC BC.
This incredible journey continues. Join us!
The first Restorative City Framework has been launched. Our relationships and partnerships are strong and growing. Thank you to everyone who contributes to building a more conscious, peaceful world.
