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January 2026

Engage 2025

 

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Celebrate the Power of Place!

This month, we’re focusing on the Power of Place: the unique power of local communities to build transformative collaborations, change systems, and inspire place-based successes across the country and beyond. 

 

Join us to learn how to champion the power of place in your community with case studies, guides, and resources. 

How can we champion local action to transform systems? 

Power of Place

Visit the power of place landing page to start building powerful networks, leverage untapped resources, and tailor action to your local community. 

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Focusing on the Power of Place to Change Systems

Discover the vital role of place-based work in driving systems change. 

 

Learn more about successful place-based initiatives from the Tamarack Institute and our allies around the world.  

CASE STUDY  Centring Equity and Place-Based Approaches in Systemic Transformation
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Local Entrepreneurship Making Waves Across Canada

2025 Blog Aligning in Place

The Tamarack Institute has partnered with Small Economy Works to support 300 local entrepreneurs to launch 150 new small businesses in rural, remote, and Northern communities.  

 

Learn how focusing on place can have big impacts for communities across the country. 

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Championing Local Youth Employment

The Tamarack Institute’s Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) network has always been dedicated to improving conditions for young people.

 

Learn more about CBYF’s strong commitment to local systems change and their plans for the future. 

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Workshop

Evaluation 101

Evaluation 101

January 29, 2026 | 1:00-4:30pm ET | Evaluation is essential for community change. Learn how to understand barriers, identify what works, and increase your organization’s impact.

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Support the Work That Matters

Help us grow the Seeds of Transformation. Your contribution fuels equity, reconciliation, and belonging.

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Land Acknowledgement 

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs across Turtle Island (North America), which has been the ancestral home of Indigenous Peoples of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit descent.

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