Walking in Brampton, a Cultural Perspective Roundtable
Join Algoma University and the Race and Nature Collective for a roundtable discussion
Is Brampton a walkable city?
Are the roads, sidewalks, and pathways designed for everyone?
Do people feel safe while walking in Brampton?
How do different cultures interact with walking in Brampton?
Join the Race & Nature Collective for a roundtable discussion exploring what it means to walk in the city of Brampton. Bringing together perspectives on race, nature, and urban planning, the conversation will examine how the design and experience of city streets, sidewalks, parks, and green spaces shape people’s everyday mobility, sense of belonging, and connection to nature. Who feels welcome, safe, and included when walking through Brampton, and whose experiences are overlooked in urban planning? Together, participants will reflect on how walking can reveal broader questions of equity, accessibility, and environmental justice, and how more inclusive approaches to city-building can create public spaces that work for everyone.
Presenters:
Dr. Sadia Butt: Forest ecologist, environmental educator, and researcher in urban forest governance. Her work focuses on connecting ecological science with community-based education and engagement to build value and care for urban nature.
Dr. Ambika Tenneti: Researcher and author examining the intersections of race, migration, power, and environmental governance. Her community-engaged approach bridges research, lived experience and environmental practice.
Dr. Jacqueline L. Scott: Scholar and writer on race and nature, whose work focuses on Black geographies, outdoor recreation, and environmental justice.