Caitlin Stockwell
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Caitlin Stockwell (she/her) is a climate advocate, lawyer at First Peoples Law, and avid park user. Caitlin understands that parks (and their facilities) are central to tackling climate change, building inclusive communities, and recognizing Indigenous rights.
With her background in climate policy and public interest environmental law, volunteer experiences with social justice and accessibility issues, and ongoing work representing and learning from Indigenous Nations, Caitlin is well-equipped to advocate for OneCity’s vision for a sustainable and just city on Park Board. Caitlin interacts with Vancouver parks on a daily basis as a cyclist-commuter from Strathcona and amateur triathlete. She believes in direct engagement, the importance of listening, and finding common ground without compromising core values.
Get to know Caitlin
What neighbourhood do you live in?
Strathcona
Who is your favourite musician?
Mood dependent! Keeping upbeat with the Alabama Shakes, running with Kacey Musgraves, anything live.
Which is your favourite Vancouver restaurant?
Ofra's Kitchen (West End).
Where is your favourite spot in Vancouver that hardly anyone else knows about?
In Woodland Park there is a baseball bleacher with a perfectly sized ledge for Earnest Ice Cream.
Name one book you’ve read that had a profound influence on you.
Braidining Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Who is your political hero or role model?
Jody Wilson-Raybould
It's the end of your first term (on Council, SB, PB). What three achievements are you most proud of?
1) Well-lit park network connects active transit routes across Vancouver;
2) The Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Vancouver Park Board implement decision making process that respects Nations' land use and management authority;
3) Park Board Bylaws respect Charter rights and unsheltered residents' realities.
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