--- title: The Latest | Megan Wanless description: Megan Wanless | --- [![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=en-us) # 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=en-us) × - [Climate Change & SDGs](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/climate-transitions) - [Collective Impact](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/collective-impact) - [Community Engagement](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-engagement) - [Community Development](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/cities-deepening-community) - [Evaluation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/evaluation) - [Innovation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-innovation) - [Leadership](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/collaborative-leadership) - [Poverty](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/cities-reducing-poverty) - [Youth](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/communities-building-youth-futures) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Paul%20Born.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/tamarack-featured-in-the-record-on-fight-against-poverty?hsLang=en-us) ### [Tamarack Featured in The Record on Fight Against Poverty](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/tamarack-featured-in-the-record-on-fight-against-poverty?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Megan Wanless](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/megan-wanless) on January 22, 2019 *Ending poverty is ‘the most important thing to do if you want peace in the world’ – Paul Born* Last month we were thrilled to have our Co-CEO, Paul Born, sit down with The Record to talk about Tamarack’s work in the fight to end poverty as well as an exciting new $2-million partnership with the federal government to support this work moving forward.  [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/tamarack-featured-in-the-record-on-fight-against-poverty?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Participants%20using%20Theatre%20tool.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/leveraging-theatre-tools-for-collaboration?hsLang=en-us) ### [Leveraging Theatre Tools for Collaboration](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/leveraging-theatre-tools-for-collaboration?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Megan Wanless](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/megan-wanless) on January 8, 2019 We know that when tackling complex community issues, bringing a diversity of voices to the table is a key ingredient to finding the best path forward. We don’t however, always do a great job of intentionally creating an environment where people – with varying backgrounds and perspectives – can thrive and feel comfortable contributing. This is where leveraging tools and techniques from our friends in the theatre community can come in handy. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/leveraging-theatre-tools-for-collaboration?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/close%20up%20of%20businessman%20hand%20showing%20texture%20the%20world%20with%20digital%20social%20media%20network%205%203%20%20.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/facing-challenges-together-a-reflection?hsLang=en-us) ### [Facing Challenges Together - A Reflection](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/facing-challenges-together-a-reflection?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Megan Wanless](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/megan-wanless) on August 21, 2017 This weekend I was asked to speak at Maple Grove United Church in Oakville, Ontario about some of my reflections working in the social change sector over the past few years. This offered me a great opportunity to think deeply about my journey so far and opened up some amazing conversations with Oakville residents about taking on complex challenges in our community. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/facing-challenges-together-a-reflection?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Copyright%20Free/Group%20Discussion%20Round%20Table%20Inclusion.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/cities-reducing-poverty-bringing-all-voices-to-the-table?hsLang=en-us) ### [Cities Reducing Poverty: Bringing All Voices to the Table](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/cities-reducing-poverty-bringing-all-voices-to-the-table?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Megan Wanless](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/megan-wanless) on March 8, 2017 Poverty is a complex issue. It’s an issue that cannot be approached in isolation or solved by a select few – it effects everyone, is experienced by people in different ways, and involves a significant number of interrelated elements and stakeholders. We know this. We know that when working on complex problems, such as poverty, finding comprehensive solutions requires communities to come together to leverage and better understand their assets – knowledge, experience, skills and resources – to truly see and act on the issue from all angles. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/cities-reducing-poverty-bringing-all-voices-to-the-table?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2016-07-05_at_4.36.43_PM.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/change-is-here-our-online-learning-has-evolved?hsLang=en-us) ### [Change is Here: Our Online Learning Has Evolved](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/change-is-here-our-online-learning-has-evolved?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Megan Wanless](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/megan-wanless) on July 8, 2016 When Tamarack was founded back in 2002, the use of technology in the non-profit sector was very different. Online communication was far less interactive and responsive, and navigating the world wide web was done almost exclusively at our desks, not on-the-go from our smartphones. Fast forward 14 years, and now Tamarack is an Institute in its adolescence – a little more mature, a little less inexperienced, still fascinated with the possibilities that technology brings to the work we do.  What have we been doing all of this time? [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/change-is-here-our-online-learning-has-evolved?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Engage/engage-april2016-ifw2.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/community-engagement-why-it-matters?hsLang=en-us) ### [Community Engagement: Why It Matters](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/community-engagement-why-it-matters?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Megan Wanless](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/megan-wanless) on April 13, 2016 There is a temptation, particularly in data-driven and evidence-based practices, to act in a top down manner in the design and implementation of community engagement programs. But, there is power in those with lived experience and in reframing approaches and opportunities that engage community members directly in social change. 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