We help adults engage with children, plan for play and develop child-friendly policy.
We have 10 years of experience working in and with municipalities and leisure organizations. So, whether you have a specific project in mind or would like the reassurance of ongoing support, we’re here to help.
Our wide-ranging toolbox draws on our multidisciplinary backgrounds, best practices in engagement and play, and past projects. We can go from idea to evaluation with groups as diverse as municipal planners and camp counsellors.
Being child inclusive means being inclusive of all children. While our work is always informed by DEI principles, we have developed specific skills sets in connecting with girls and neurodivergent populations.
Photo by Manoucheka Lachérie
Metalude’s process of connecting children’s priorities with actionable policy recommendations and Metropolis's language helped us see the tangible links between the drawings and our work of advocating for more caring, inclusive and resilient metropolises. We are now equipped with a rich analysis to help decision makers incorporate children's needs and expectations regarding the future of cities into the policy design process.
Oscar Chamat-Nuñez, Research and Policy Officer, Metropolis
Throughout the child participation project "Tell Me Your City," Metalude demonstrated their ability to design authentic and ethical engagement through process design and facilitation. Margaret and Stephanie were at ease navigating both the children's voices and the city's planning priorities. Their report was engaging and analytical.
Caroline Schindler, Development Officer – Democracy, Concertation Montréal
I felt a natural affinity with Metalude in this first collaboration, making “The Lost Mitten” a dynamic, engaging project. Margaret’s and Stephanie's expertise is complementary and highlights the theoretical and practical links between play, the city and public participation in this place-based play invitation. Their contributions and ideas enriched my research-creation process.
Marie-Hélène Roch, Artist-Researcher, Founder of Hiver en Nous
Have a project or an idea? We're happy to connect for a free 20-minute consultation to discuss how we can help.