The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Parking Information & Room Location:

Parking in the lots is free after 5 pm. Lot 6 is the closest option. Enter the college at the Student Wellness Centre. Walk past the fitness desk and continue down the hall to the right until you reach Forwell Hall.

Campus Map here

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

In partnership with Fanshawe Student Union; Old North East (ONE) Neighbourhood Association

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

In partnership with Orchard Park / Sherwood Forest Neighbourhood Association

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

In partnership with Old North East (ONE) Neighbourhood Association

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

The Municipal Elections are coming up on October 26 and the Urban League of London (in collaboration with other groups in London) are hosting All Candidate Meetings to help inform Londoners! All Candidate Meetings will run between September 9 and October 1 in each Ward.*

Can’t attend, or missed your All Candidate Meeting? No worries, Rogers TV London is broadcasting each meeting throughout October. Plus, meetings will be available afterwards on their YouTube channel!

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page or the Urban League social media.

Registration is not required. Seating at some All Candidate Meetings may be limited and is first come, first serve. Doors open a half hour before the listed start time.

Find the full list of All Candidate Meetings and other important details at www.urbanleague.ca/all-candidate-meetings

New Date: Thurs. July 16

Join us for our AGM to wrap up and reflect on the 2025-26 year, and look forward to 2026-27!

Our presentation topic is Preparing for the Municipal Elections! A timely topic for League members and our London community as a whole.

League business at 7:00pm. Presentation to follow.

Please note pre-registration is not required. Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

About our Speakers (coming soon)

Join us on Thurs. May 28 from 7:00–9:00pm at Goodwill Industries for an evening of trivia featuring all things London! Celebrate with your group's members, make new friends, and compete during a fun, social, meeting of the Urban League of London. League business will conclude the meeting (8:30–9 pm).

Trivia groups will be up to 6 individuals. Register as a group, or as a small group/individual, and be matched with new friends!

Please note pre-registration is not required. If the event shows “sold out” please feel free to still attend.

Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

Edible Neighbourhoods

Imagine if our yards, parks, and boulevards were overflowing with vegetables and fruits! And people worked together to make sure that no one went hungry!

Join Community Activator and Urban Agrarian Gabor Sass for a workshop on how residents of Kensington Village have created places and practices around the growing and sharing of food in their community. You’ll learn about similar projects around the city and around the world and be given practical advice to start your own Edible Neighbourhood!

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Presentation from 7:00–8:00pm. League business begins at 8:00pm.

Please note pre-registration is not required. If the event shows “sold out” please feel free to still attend.

Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

About our Guest Speaker

Gabor Sass is an environmentalist, scientist, consultant, university instructor, writer, and community activator who has lived in London, Ontario with his family for over 20 years. He is a part-time Assistant Professor at Western University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental science, urban sustainability, and ecology. He is also co-founder of PATCH, a not-for-profit advancing urban agriculture in London.

Gabor’s community-building work includes initiatives such as the Food Forests in Wood Street Park and West Lion’s Park, as well as the Pollinator Pathways Project—neighbourhood efforts that engage residents in urban agriculture and environmental stewardship. In recognition of his contributions, he was named to the Mayor’s Honour Roll for the Environment in 2019 and served as the inaugural Environmentalist-in-Residence at the London Public Library. He is a frequent speaker and panelist at public events.

Gabor and his family live in Kensington Village, where they actively integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives.

Member Night: Learning With & From One Another

This evening will be an opportunity for members to come together and reflect on common challenges that volunteer community organizations experience. Are you struggling with event logistics, engaging members, raising funds, and communications?  Let's learn together and address those pain points by sharing successes, information, and resources.  After all, your fellow neighbourhood associations may just have the answers you need!

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Open discussion and networking from 7:00–8:00pm. League business at 8:00pm.

Please note pre-registration is not required. If the event shows “sold out” please feel free to still attend.

Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

Winning Local Office: The Importance of Resources

What can first-time candidates for local office do to maximize their chances of winning? This talk highlights the importance of resources – financial and beyond. Drawing on the largest-ever survey of candidates for local office in Canada, Zack Taylor and Martin Horak find that spending and volunteer recruitment are significant predictors of winning for non-incumbents (but that they do not matter for incumbents). In addition, their results show that that the ability to mobilize funds and recruit volunteers is in turn supported by a candidate’s prior campaign experience and community involvement.

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Presentation from 7:00–8:00pm. League business begins at 8:00pm.

Please note pre-registration is not required. If the event shows “sold out” please feel free to still attend.

Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

Speaker Bio

Martin Horak, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Western University

Martin specializes in Canadian and comparative urban politics. His research and publications address a range of related subjects, including multilevel urban governance, urban transit and housing policy, local political institutions, public opinion on municipal issues and local election campaigns. He is the co-editor, along with Zack Taylor and Jack Lucas, of City Politics in Canada: Forty Years of Continuity and Change (2025), and the Director of Western’s Urban Centre.

Join us for our January League Event on Thursday, January 29, from 7:00–9:00pm, with Richard Gracious, London Music Office, on London’s UNESCO City of Music designation, including ways small groups can bring music to London’s neighbourhoods!

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Presentation begins at 7:00pm. League business to follow.

Please note pre-registration is not required. If the event shows “sold out” please feel free to still attend.

Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

Speaker Bio

Richard Gracious, Music Industry Development Officer, Senior Coordinator - London Music Office

Touring musician, producer & Hi-Fi enthusiast Richard has always had music at the forefront of his career. Having toured in multiple bands across North America, producing recordings for local artists & running a DIY record label. He has experience in many aspects of the music industry working as an artist, radio producer, grant writer, event coordinator and other areas. As a London Music Development Officer for the London Music Office, he works closely with artists and the city to create a future that keeps music as a sustainable practice that can be celebrated and enriching for all. A division of Tourism London, The London Music Office acts as a liaison between City Hall and the music industry.

London’s UNESCO City of Music designation has placed the city on the international stage through collaborative partnerships that are strengthening London’s music community for decades to come. 

www.LondonCityofMusic.ca

www.LondonMusicOffice.com

CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY - Stay tuned for future opportunities to network with community groups!

Saturday, November 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kiwanis Seniors’ Community Centre, 78 Riverside Drive

Join the City of London and the Urban League of London for a morning of connection, learning, and collaboration.

Enjoy a light breakfast while hearing from guest speaker Heather Keam, Consulting Director of Asset-Based Community Development at the Tamarack Institute.

Neighbourhood leaders will:

• Connect with peers and community partners

• Explore strategies for resident engagement through an asset-based lens

• Learn about supports available for neighbourhood associations and groups

At this time, space is available for up to two representatives per group. Please connect with your fellow members to decide who will attend on your group’s behalf. If additional spots become available, the NeighbourGood team will reach out to invite more participants to register.

For more information, contact the NeighbourGood team at neighbourgood@london.ca.

No cost to attend. Registration required.

Join us on Thursday, November 27 from 7 – 8 PM via Zoom for a brief business meeting of the League. We have a number of groups hoping to be voted in for membership, and there will be time for League members to share updates about what their groups are up to before our winter break in December!

Register below to receive the Zoom link.

Join us on Thursday, October 30 from 7:00–9:00pm at Goodwill Industries (Town Hall Room) for a panel discussion featuring Councillor Skylar Franke and Councillor Hadleigh McAlister.

Discussion themes:

• Planning London’s future - What topics will be key, and which issues should get more attention? How do candidates, volunteers and concerned residents learn more about these issues?

• How will ward boundary changes and the recent Council Resourcing Review Task Force recommendations about councillor expectations and pay potentially impact the election?

• Engaging residents and motivating constituents to vote.

• Additional election campaign training opportunities & resources

Potential candidates, campaign volunteers, as well as citizens interested in being more engaged in municipal politics are encouraged to attend.

Presentation from 7:00–8:00pm. League business begins at 8:00pm.

Please note pre-registration is not required. If the event shows “sold out” please feel free to still attend.

Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

Join us for our AGM to wrap up and reflect on the 2024-25 year!

Our presentation topic is Mental Health & Housing. Our panel of speakers includes Julie Ryan, Indwell; Paresh Soni, Hindu Legacy; Dr. Jedrin Ngungu, Victoria Hospital, Western University - Schulich School of Medicine; and Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal, ILM Canada.

League business at 7:00pm. Presentation to follow.

Please note pre-registration is not required. Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

About our Speakers

Julie Ryan is the Community Engagement Coordinator for Indwell in London. She has worked in similar roles for Western University and ReForest London, an organization she co-founded. Julie has a BA from Carleton College and a Masters in Education from St. Thomas University. With a keen interest in community building, Julie also serves on the boards of London Cycle Link and the St. James Westminster Foundation. She lives in Old South with her husband and has three children.

Paresh Soni is the executive director for Hindu Legacy.  Hindu Legacy is an organization created to advocate for the Hindu community and to spread awareness of Hindu Culture, Heritage, and Philosophy.  Paresh is a Data Architect by profession but has his heart in the non-profit sector.  He enjoys creating friendships within the service sector and especially enjoys working with youth.

Dr. Ngungu is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, and a Consultant Psychiatrist at Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). He recently completed a five-year tenure as Medical Director for the Department of Psychiatry at Victoria Hospital, where he oversaw the establishment of two new inpatient units and fostered collaborative partnerships with other hospitals.

 He continues to work as a General Adult Psychiatrist for London Health Sciences Centre, working in both inpatient units and outpatient clinic. For several years, he continues to teach and supervise both medical students and residents.

 At Schulich, Dr. Ngungu helped establish and chairs the Black Applicant Pathway to Medical School, promoting equity and diversity in medical education. His dedication to medicine and education was recently recognized with the Essence and Culture Award for Outstanding Commitment to Medicine and Education.

Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He holds a BA Honours in Religious Studies, a BSc in Zoology, and an MA in Islamic Studies. He lives in London, Ontario where he served as the Imam of the London Muslim Mosque for four years and its Director of Community Outreach and Engagement until June of 2018. He currently serves as a volunteer Muslim Chaplain for the London Police Services, the RCMP Central Region and London Health Sciences Centre. From 2018 to 2024, he worked at the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration in London, Ontario, offering faith-based supports in a social service context. Since 2019, he has been serving as the Teacher and Resident Scholar of Al-Ghazali Centre based in London, Ontario. He currently serves at the Canadian Director of a reputable UK-based humanitarian organization, ILM (International Learning Movement).

Please note our May League Event, planned for Thursday, May 29 has been cancelled. We hope to see you at our AGM on Thursday, June 26!

Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 7:00–9:00pm at Goodwill Industries for Glaucoma: A Public Health & Equity Issue, presented by Tapiwa Musewe of Draga Vision Care. This presentation will explore the importance of ocular healthcare, including disparities in access to eye care and the importance of screenings for glaucoma (especially in marginalized communities). Other topics we will explore include optometry's role in sustainable urban planning, supporting small businesses in healthcare, and innovative future vision care.

Presentation from 7:00–8:00pm. League business begins at 8:00pm.

Please note pre-registration is not required. Attendance will be taken via a sign-in sheet. Non-members are welcome.

London, Ontario, like many regions, has been home to innovative individuals who have contributed to various fields. While historically, Black inventors have faced numerous challenges due to systemic barriers, there are notable figures who have made significant impacts. One such individual is Alfred Lafferty, a Black inventor from London, Ontario, who was granted a patent in the early 20th century for a novel type of automatic stove damper—a device used to regulate the airflow in a stove, thereby controlling the heat and improving energy efficiency. Lafferty's invention was a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of Black inventors, who often had to overcome significant obstacles to bring their ideas to fruition. His work not only contributed to technological advancements but also inspired future generations of Black inventors in Canada and beyond.

Facilitated by the CEO of W.E.A.N. Community Centre, an Urban League group member, join us to explore Black excellence in London, ON!

Open to non-League members. Pre-registration is not required - if the event shows sold out, please feel free to attend still.

Originally scheduled for Thurs. February 27, 2025.

DUE TO THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION OCCURRING THE SAME DAY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON.

London, Ontario, like many regions, has been home to innovative individuals who have contributed to various fields. While historically, Black inventors have faced numerous challenges due to systemic barriers, there are notable figures who have made significant impacts. One such individual is Alfred Lafferty, a Black inventor from London, Ontario, who was granted a patent in the early 20th century for a novel type of automatic stove damper—a device used to regulate the airflow in a stove, thereby controlling the heat and improving energy efficiency. Lafferty's invention was a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of Black inventors, who often had to overcome significant obstacles to bring their ideas to fruition. His work not only contributed to technological advancements but also inspired future generations of Black inventors in Canada and beyond.

Facilitated by the CEO of W.E.A.N. Community Centre, an Urban League group member, join us to explore Black excellence in London, ON!

Open to non-League members. Pre-registration is not required - if the event shows sold out, please feel free to attend still.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run for City Council? How might you support someone in your life who is running? Have you ever considered running yourself?

Join moderator Brendon Samuels for a panel discussion and panel Q&A Councillor Elizabeth Peloza and Councillor David Ferreira on how to get involved in municipal politics ahead of the 2026 Municipal Elections.

Presentation from 7:00–8:00pm. League business begins at 8:00pm.

Advance registration is not required. If the event shows "Sold Out" please feel free to still attend.

Non-League members and individuals are welcome to attend all League events.

Bringing together available data about London and the community, the public policy and advocacy team at Pillar Nonprofit Network is presenting The Big Picture in a community event October 17. The same team will join us during our League event with a focus on how neighbourhood associations and community groups fit into and can change The Big Picture.

Ticket registration is not required - please feel free to come even if ticket capacity is reached!

Please note this event is one week earlier than our normal events to account for the final Thursday of the month being Halloween.

About our Speakers

Maryam Abouelela is a student at Huron University college studying Political Science and Governance, Leadership, and Ethics.  Maryam grew up grew up during the Arab Spring and chose to study governance and politics academically to better understand its relation to foreign affairs. She has just graduated from a three-year leadership development program at Seeds of leadership where she developed partnerships with nonprofits in the GTA. She worked last summer as an intern with Pillar Nonprofit Network’s public policy and advocacy team on The Big Picture project to learn more about public policy and the impact of the nonprofit sector on the community. Maryam is passionate about leadership, community engagement, and advocacy, and is particularly interested in hate crimes and racism in London.

Aman Saigal is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management (MSc) with a specialization in Business Analytics at Ivey Business School, Western University. Over the summer, Aman worked as a Data Analyst in Public Policy and Advocacy at Pillar Nonprofit Network. He supported The Big Picture — a data storytelling project — through his skills in data analysis and visualization, helping to highlight critical issues faced by the community and nonprofit sector in London, Ontario, creating a positive impact.

Paul Seale has been an archivist, an academic, a restaurateur, and a communications professional, but is best-known in London for years of grassroots community development. As Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy at Pillar Nonprofit Network, he works with local and pan-Canadian networks to unleash the full potential of social purpose organizations, increase the opportunities for cross-sectoral solution-making, and help individuals exercise their power to build stronger sustainable communities.