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?
Visit the power of place landing page to start building powerful networks, leverage untapped resources, and tailor action to your local community.
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.
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.
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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Tamarack Institute, University of Waterloo, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6, Canada