--- title: The Latest | Mike Des Jardins description: Mike is a certified Ontario teacher and provides leadership and support for Tamarack's Communities Building Youth Futures team and member communities. He champions youth leadership and fosters community innovation. Outside work, he enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=fr-ca) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! [![Write a post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1) #### Subscribe. Be in the know. Get the latest updates about community change and building vibrant communities. [Learn More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/subscribe?hsLang=fr-ca) × - [Climate Change & SDGs](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/climate-transitions?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Collective Impact](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/collective-impact?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Community Engagement](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-engagement?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Community Development](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/cities-deepening-community?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Evaluation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/evaluation?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Innovation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-innovation?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Leadership](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/collaborative-leadership?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Poverty](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/cities-reducing-poverty?hsLang=fr-ca) - [Youth](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/communities-building-youth-futures?hsLang=fr-ca) ## Mike Des Jardins ![Mike Des Jardins](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Staff%20Photos%202026/Mike%20Des%20Jardins.jpg) Mike is a certified Ontario teacher and provides leadership and support for Tamarack's Communities Building Youth Futures team and member communities. He champions youth leadership and fosters community innovation. Outside work, he enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. ### Recent Posts [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=3401&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=fr-ca) ### Tamarack [Home](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=fr-ca) [Latest](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest?hsLang=fr-ca) [Events](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/eventlisting?hsLang=fr-ca) [Donate](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/donate?hsLang=fr-ca) [About](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/whoweare?hsLang=fr-ca) ### Follow Us [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/TamarackInstitute) [** ** ](https://twitter.com/Tamarack_Inst) [** ** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamarack-institute-for-community-engagement)   In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs across Turtle Island (North America), which has been home since time immemorial to the ancestors of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. ### Subscribe Be in the know. Get the latest updates, events and resources about community change. [Learn More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/subscribe?hsLang=fr-ca) Tamarack Institute © 2023