Take part in civic learning
Learn. Join the Conversation. Take Part.
Think City creates opportunities for people to understand public issues, hear informed perspectives and take part in constructive civic conversations across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.
You do not need specialized knowledge or previous experience. Participation can begin simply by attending an event, exploring an issue, asking a question or connecting with people who care about stronger communities.
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Ways to take part
Start Where Your Interest Takes You
Civic participation does not have to begin with a major commitment. Start with the format that fits your interests, questions and available time.
Attend Public Events
Join conferences, workshops and speaker-led conversations exploring issues that affect communities across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.
Explore Upcoming EventsLearn With Think City
Explore workshops, conferences and speaker-led programmes designed to make important civic and social issues easier to understand.
Explore Educational WorkshopsContinue Learning
Read civic insights and educational articles about public participation, community issues and the decisions shaping civic life.
Read Civic InsightsStart a Conversation
Ask about events, educational initiatives, community partnerships or another way you would like to connect with Think City.
Contact Think CityShare Public Learning
If an event, article or educational resource would be useful to someone in your community, share it. Public learning becomes more valuable when useful information reaches the people who need it.
Civic participation
Understand. Discuss. Participate.
Think City’s work is built around a simple idea: people can participate more confidently when information is understandable and meaningful discussion is possible.
Understand
Learn about an issue through speakers, evidence, discussion and accessible educational resources.
Discuss
Hear different perspectives, ask questions and explore how public decisions affect communities.
Participate
Continue learning, attend future events and become more confident taking part in civic life.
Contribute to the work
Have Something to Contribute?
Strong public learning benefits from people and organizations willing to share knowledge, ideas, experience and time.
If you are interested in volunteering, collaborating on an educational initiative, suggesting a speaker or exploring a mission-aligned partnership, tell us what you have in mind. Opportunities depend on current programmes and organizational needs.
Expressions of interest are welcome. Specific opportunities are confirmed individually as programmes develop.
Current opportunities
Participation Changes as Programmes Develop.
Events, learning opportunities, volunteer needs and collaboration possibilities may change over time. Think City publishes confirmed public opportunities when details and participation pathways are available.
Start somewhere
Start With One Next Step.
Attend an event, explore an issue or get in touch with Think City. Civic participation can begin by becoming part of the conversation.