The Latest

Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us!
Write a post

the Tamarack Institute

the Tamarack Institute
The Tamarack Institute is a connected force of more than 40,000 engaged practitioners and policymakers who work collaboratively to advance positive community change. Learn more here

Recent Posts

How to connect: A visit to Davos prompts questions and connections

Posted by the Tamarack Institute on February 7, 2024

 

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

 

Earlier this month, I attended the World Economic Forum’s 54 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland for the first time. I gained a more nuanced set of tools for how to engage across different “languages,” and this thought piece unpacks them. 

Read More

Reflections from the Ground: Participatory Grantmaking in My Community

Posted by the Tamarack Institute on September 1, 2023

Nestled within the Peel region, a unique grantmaking initiative unfolded as the Tamarack Institute embarked on a transformative mission. This project meaningfully engaged local wisdom and was co-created by the Peel community.   

Read More

From Apathy to Action: How Deep Canvassing Ignites Climate Engagement

Posted by the Tamarack Institute on August 25, 2023

Imagine a world where political will and broad public support unite to address the pressing challenges of our time, including the climate crisis. While solutions are known, what's often missing is the connection between different perspectives and the will to act. That's where deep canvassing comes in.  

Read More

Response to the June 2023 Hate Acts at the University of Waterloo Campus

Posted by the Tamarack Institute on August 17, 2023

This blog post from Rochelle Ignacio, Danya Pastuszek, Liz Weaver, Nation Cheong and Ana Gonzalez Guerrero offers a response to the gender-based hate violence that occurred on the University of Waterloo campus in June 2023. Special thanks to Antoinette Brind'Amour, who offered valuable insight on earlier drafts of this post.

Read More

Financially Vulnerable Fight to Rebuild Financial Health

Posted by the Tamarack Institute on June 1, 2023

A new report from Prosper Canada shows low-income Canadians are struggling financially but don’t have the help they need to recover.

Read More

Putting residents and community at the heart of climate action

Posted by the Tamarack Institute on May 17, 2023

This article originally appeared in The Hill Times on May 17, 2023. Click here to access the original version.

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

Read More