Mitchell Avis

MSc, RPP, MCIP | Planner | Views are my own

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

FREE EBOOK: Indigenous Planning Starter Kit

What are the ways you can make planing fun, valuable and rewarding for your community?

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[Shared Value Solutions @SharedValueCA]

Announcing SVS's new eBook: Indigenous Planning Starter Kit. Download today! https://t.co/ay2SwxZE6i

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

@nickmocan “Flood plain” in university when word count matterered. 😅

“Floodplain” ever since.

Hope this was a lively debate amongst your office just like the math equation 8/2(2+2) did in ours!

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

“These Indigenous groups are interested in protecting the land because their holistic approach to ecosystems will help preserve their traditional way of life.”

Not only that, but Indigenous stewardship and guardianship is of benefit to us all.

https://t.co/1uKUd02XL1

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

Interesting read about @westbankfn’s land tenure decision to focus on individual property rights (through certificates of possession, since fee simple isn’t an option on reserve) rather than communal land ownership.

https://t.co/4O0Ecwj0Bh

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

We must do better. Planning can play a big role in this.

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

Health gap between First Nations and other Manitobans widening, study finds

https://t.co/6O1aJjlRJX

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

“The health gap is widening because the underlying factors that negatively affect the health of First Nation people, including the ongoing trauma of colonization, generations of racism, poor housing, lack of clean water and imposed poverty, are not being adequately addressed”

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Another question I think about a lot is:

How can we (Indigenous & non-Indigenous) decolonize the planning process?

Anyone doing anything cool and innovative? I’m always up for a jam.

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

Free must-have resource for all Indigenous Nations. What can planning do for your community? What additional supports do you need?

#Jurisdiction

@OALA_ON @nalmaca @JaniceM_Barry @SharedValueCA @CBCIndigenous @NationTalk @MeaghanLangille @andreweapeach @Don_Richardson

[Shared Value Solutions @SharedValueCA]

Announcing SVS's new eBook: Indigenous Planning Starter Kit. Download today! https://t.co/9q6o5xegfB

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

Thanks for a great first day, Stan. Your energy can wake anyone up, especially at 8:30 in the morning!

Hey @SharedValueCA - see anyone you recognize?

[Stan Wesley @StanWesley]

It’s packed house at #oalaSTEPStoSUCCESS

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

Also relevant to @CIP_ICU and @OntarioPlanners in their reconciliation efforts to decolonize the planning process.

What can the professional planning associations do to advance reconciliation?

[Shared Value Solutions @SharedValueCA]

Jeremy is currently presenting. Find him in the Algonquin A room at #OALAStepsToSuccess @LandsOala

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

Spent a great day at #OALAStepsToSuccess. Great opportunity for First Nations to learn from other communities and make connections with bright minds who are managing the lands and waters.

[OALA_Lands @LandsOala]

Welcoming some of our trade show vendors. Shared Value Solutions. #teatime

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

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Georgina Island is a great example of a First Nation managing its’ own lands and waters. Great article highlighting their journey and stewardship activities.

[Shared Value Solutions @SharedValueCA]

While Georgina Island was operating under the Indian Act's land management regime, cottagers on Snake Island had been using DIY septic systems that were leaching waste into Lake Simcoe — the same lake that residents drink from. cc @mitchtheplanner @andreweapeach

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

When you don’t have access to health care, or high schools or safe housing, clean water or working sewage, watching the land change before your eyes adds another layer of despair. Indigenous peoples face eco-anxiety daily @TanyaTalaga on #StarClimateChange https://t.co/g55xtSfm52

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

We have a lot of work to do on this topic. @OntarioPlanners recent adoption of the Indigenous Planning Taskforce recommendations and allocation of funds is a start. More of these conversations are necessary amongst planners and the public. Looking forward to the panel! #CIP100

[Stephen Stone @Stephenst0ne]

I believe there's a stronger role for @CIP_ICU as we move into the next 100 years of planning in Canada. Indigenous perspectives and experiences should be included in all PSB materials, for example.

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

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[CIP-ICU @CIP_ICU]

Day 3: Thank you @Hayden_King for your excellent Keynote. Who will accept Dr. King’s call to action to drive change within the planning profession as we work towards reconciliation? #Reconciliation #LandRights #AlgonquinTerritory #Unceded

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@Hayden_King calls on municipalities and planners to engage in more fulsome engagement on Indigenous jurisdiction.

While we cannot change the past, as planners we have the ability to change the course of the future. It’s something we all must work towards #Generation2019 #CIP100

[Mitchell Avis @mitchtheplanner]

This mornings keynote at @CIP_ICU is being delivered by @Hayden_King from Beausoleil First Nation. I’m excited because this is my first time seeing Hayden speak in person. #Generation2019 #CIP100