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title: WEBINAR | The Power of Place
description: Where we live matters. Learn about the importance of place in the Webinar Power of Place
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# [WEBINAR | The Power of Place](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/webinar-power-of-place)

 Written by [the Tamarack Institute](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/author/tamarack-institute) | June 15, 2021

Where we live matters. The term ‘place-based’, in relation to foundations or national government bodies, is currently used to describe a range of approaches, from grant-making in a specific geographic area to long-term, multifaceted collaborative partnerships aimed at achieving significant change. In most cases, it is more than just a term to describe the target location of funding; it also describes a style and philosophy of approach which seeks to achieve ‘joined-up’ systems change."

There is a growing acknowledgment in the UK and Canada that certain tough social problems can only truly be tackled through communities in a way that builds ownership, understanding and a legacy of change.

 

[Resources from Liz Weaver in response to Questions From Audience](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Webinar_PowerofPlace_QuestionsAnswered.docx?hsLang=en-us): How do you see the role of learning from stories of the past to transform places for the future? How would you define "place"? And more of your questions answered.

 

[Access the Slide Deck](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/2021%20Webinar%20The%20Power%20of%20Place_Slidedeck.pptx)

Additional Resources

- [Funding Placed Based Systemic Change](https://renaisi.com/2020/08/28/funding-place-based-systemic-change/)
- [The Water of Systems Change](https://www.fsg.org/tools-and-resources/water-systems-change-action-learning-exercise)

For More Information:

- Visit Renaisi's [website](https://renaisi.com/)
- Read [Transforming Community Pain into Community Gain](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/transforming-community-pain-into-community-gain?hsLang=en-us)
- Check out past community building webinars on our [Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTamarackInstitute)

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