In a time of increasing polarization and social fragmentation, belonging is no longer just an aspiration. It is essential for creating more equitable democratic futures. As we reach the midpoint of a courageous three-year journey to make belonging a policy priority in Canada, we pause, reflect, and look ahead.
This session offers a reflection on the 2025 Strategy for Belonging Midpoint Report, marking progress in a bold three-year journey to make belonging a national policy priority. It brings together insights, lessons, and next steps from a growing movement working to embed belonging into the systems that shape our daily lives.
Inside the conversation, we discuss:
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The Journey So Far - A look back at 2025 and the growth of Communities Building Belonging, now over 9,000 changemakers strong.
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5 Key Learnings for Movement Building - how we build and sustain this movement across differences.
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Strategic Recommendations - preview of the 2026 priority pillars, including community infrastructure and policy integration across housing and climate.
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The 2026 Roadmap - How we are transitioning into "Enabling Systems-Wide Support"—the final stage of our 2024–2026 strategy, and what it would look like to build collaborative infrastructure for belonging through the Belonging Commons.
Whether you are a policy-maker, a community leader, or a signatory of the Belonging Pledge, this conversation is an opportunity to see how we can collectively contribute towards making belonging a policy priority.
Speakers
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Savroop Shergill. Senior Manager of Communities and Team Lead, Communities Building Belonging. Tamarack Institute
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Jorge Garza. Director, Networks for Change. Tamarack Institute
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Erika Massoud. Community Animator, Networks For Change. Tamarack Institute
