A national reckoning is overdue when it comes to community and belonging. As individuals navigate the impacts of loneliness and disconnection, we have an opportunity to reimagine how we choose to live together.
In this article written by former Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, Heather Keam (Tamarack Learning Centre), and Jorge Garza (Tamarack’s Communities Building Belonging team), you will discover:
- Why nearly 20% of older Canadians feel lonely and dissatisfied with life
- Why up to 50.1% of Canadians desire to spend more time with others
- How individualism, tech, social media and more exacerbate quality of life
- And so much more!
We must transition from viewing community as merely a program or activity. This article explores why, how we can move forward, and what’s next.
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