In their 2016 paper Collective Impact 3.0: An Evolving Framework for Community Change, my colleagues Liz Weaver and Mark Cabaj shared a quote from Eric Bonabeau, CEO, Icosystems, who observed that:
“Managers would rather...
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In their 2016 paper Collective Impact 3.0: An Evolving Framework for Community Change, my colleagues Liz Weaver and Mark Cabaj shared a quote from Eric Bonabeau, CEO, Icosystems, who observed that:
“Managers would rather...
The world’s population is rapidly aging, and the population in BC is no exception. Within the next 10 years, it is expected that a quarter of the population in the province will be over the age of 65. Through the...
We made it!
2020 has felt simultaneously like the longest and shortest year. So many of us anticipated and planned for a year of significant accomplishments, opportunities and growth. We felt that 2020 would be a year of...
After months of social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are facing what some are calling a “loneliness pandemic.” Social isolation is increasingly being recognized as a public health issue in Canada.
Traditional models of housing services are that they are responsible for social housing programs and property management of houses. But what if we changed the purpose of housing services so that they build a sense of...
The Arts bring life to our communities. They spark joy. They teach. It connects. They ask us to see things differently. But so often when the arts are used in community engagement activities it feels like an add-on, a...
This Progress and Impact Report reflects on Tamarack’s journey through 2019 and our growth along the way.
Join Tamarack's Lisa Attygalle, Director of Community Engagement, in this new online course designed to build a foundation of knowledge and practice for your community engagement work.
Through video lessons, case studies, readings, and activities, you'll dig into the role of community, who should be engaged, community engagement techniques, how to overcome challenges, and how to evaluate your engagement activities.
Engage! is Tamarack's e-magazine that brings you the latest in Community Change.In this edition of Engage! we're excited to present a collection of articles and resources focused on how communities and networks are working to end poverty in Canada and beyond.
Discover how the Community Engagement landscape is changing and evolving.
Join Lisa Attygalle and Pamela Teitelbaum for a new virtual workshop designed to equip you with the latest in Community Engagement. You'll explore the role of creativity, how to support community-led approaches, challenge mindsets, and adapt your strategies to a changing world.
Join Sylvia Cheuy and Pamela Teitelbaum for a new virtual workshop designed to equip you with some highlights of the influential field theory, tools, and approaches for rethinking current practices for unleashing Community Innovation.
Deepen your understanding of what’s needed to create optimal conditions for community innovation to thrive and equip yourself with an array of simple and powerful tools for making the practice of community innovation a reality.
Tamarack’s Learning Centre exists to empower community changemakers to achieve greater impact. We draw upon our 15 years of experience leading community change and advancing practice to support municipalities, funders, non-profits, and community leaders through on-demand coaching and consulting, in-person and digital training, and publications that guide change efforts.
We support our learning network in developing five interconnected ideas that lead to community change:
In Vibrant Communities we support cities and local leaders to develop and implement large-scale change initiatives through these learning networks:
Cities Deepening Community is a network of 67 cities seeking to strengthen neighbourhoods and 25 cities developing community plans to grow citizen engagement, civic leadership and a sense of belonging.
Communities Building Youth Futures is a five-year strategy to work with up to 13 communities to develop system-wide solutions for youth as they build and act upon plans for their future.
Tamarack is a connected force for community change.
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