About Think City Education Society
Civic Education for More Informed, Empowered Communities
Think City Education Society is a registered charity dedicated to helping people understand important public issues, participate more confidently in civic life and work together toward a more just, inclusive and sustainable future.
Through conferences, educational workshops, speaker series, public resources and community partnerships, Think City creates accessible opportunities for people to learn, connect and take meaningful action.
- Organization
- Registered charity
- Primary focus
- Civic education and public learning
- Community
- Vancouver and Metro Vancouver
Growing together
A Strong Beginning for a More Thoughtful Civic Future
“Like a seed, Think City is in its beginning growth stage. It is a strong seed of committed individuals who know that the strength to create and foster change lies in working, learning and growing together.”
Think City brings people together around questions that affect daily life, public decisions and the future of communities. The goal is not simply to share information, but to create the conditions for clearer understanding, constructive dialogue and informed participation.
This work is grounded in the belief that people are more able to contribute to public life when complex issues are presented clearly, respectfully and with practical opportunities to learn more.
Our Vision
A Society of Informed and Empowered Citizens
We envision communities in which people understand the social, economic and civic challenges of their time and feel prepared to participate in addressing them.
By making public learning accessible and relevant, Think City helps people develop the knowledge, confidence and practical tools needed to contribute to a more just, inclusive and sustainable future.
- Clearer understanding of complex public issues
- Greater confidence in civic participation
- Respectful dialogue across different experiences
- Practical pathways from learning to action
Our Mission
Transforming Society Through Education and Civic Action
Think City works to empower communities, advance public knowledge, uphold human rights and foster active participation in civic life.
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Advance Public Understanding
We make complex social and civic issues easier to understand by creating accessible learning opportunities grounded in informed discussion.
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Support Human Rights
We encourage learning that recognizes dignity, accessibility, inclusion and the conditions people need to participate fully in community life.
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Encourage Civic Participation
We help people move from awareness to involvement by connecting knowledge with practical opportunities to participate, collaborate and contribute.
From information to participation
Public Learning That Helps People Move Forward
Think City programmes are designed to help people build knowledge, hear informed perspectives, participate in constructive discussion and identify meaningful next steps.
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Understand
Explore the facts, context and lived realities behind important public issues.
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Listen
Hear from speakers, community leaders, specialists and people directly affected by the issues.
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Discuss
Exchange ideas respectfully and examine different perspectives in a shared learning environment.
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Participate
Connect learning to practical opportunities for civic action, collaboration and community contribution.
Our Values
Principles That Guide How We Learn and Work Together
These values shape how Think City develops programmes, builds partnerships, communicates with communities and creates public learning opportunities.
Inclusivity
We believe in equitable opportunities for learning, participation and growth, and we work to make programmes accessible to a broad range of people.
Collaboration
Partnerships with organizations, educators, speakers and community leaders help extend the reach and relevance of public learning.
Integrity
We value honesty, accountability, transparency and responsible communication throughout our initiatives and relationships.
Empowerment
We help people build the knowledge, confidence and connections needed to contribute meaningfully within their communities.
Why Think City
Building a Better Tomorrow, Together
Think City is not only about raising awareness. Its programmes help people gain knowledge, hear different perspectives, build useful connections and identify practical ways to contribute.
A Dynamic Network
Think City is building a network of leaders, educators, organizations and advocates committed to advancing civic learning, collaboration and positive community change.
A Learning Community
Think City brings people together in supportive environments where they can learn, exchange ideas, ask questions and grow through shared civic experiences.
Meaningful Participation
Learning is connected to action by helping people identify ways to participate, collaborate and make a constructive difference in their communities.
Learn and Participate
Explore Think City Programmes
Each programme offers a different pathway into civic learning, informed discussion and community participation.
Annual Conferences
Public gatherings that bring together speakers, organizations, decision-makers and community members around important issues.
Educational Workshops
Focused learning experiences that make complex public issues clearer, more relevant and easier to discuss.
Speaker Series
Speaker-led events that introduce informed perspectives and create starting points for deeper civic learning.
Human Rights Education
Public learning about dignity, accessibility, inclusion, social responsibility and full participation in community life.
Leadership and accountability
Guided by Community Experience and Public Purpose
Think City’s Board of Directors helps guide the organization’s priorities, public-learning work, partnerships and long-term development.
Meet the Board of DirectorsThink City in action
The Way We Move
A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation
Join a public discussion about transportation reliability, accessibility, affordability, safety, regional connection and the future of mobility across Metro Vancouver.
- Date
- Location
- SFU Harbour Centre
Please join us
Help Build the Next Chapter of Think City
Attend a public event, explore an educational programme, connect with the organization or learn how you can participate in Think City’s continuing work.