Sonak Patel is a planner on the Climate Planning and Policy team at the City of Calgary. His work includes creating policy and providing guidance to support integrating climate action in the growth and development of Calgary. Sonak holds a Master’s degree in Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Alberta.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.
