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:
The Journey So Far - A look back at 2025 and the growth of Communities Building Belonging, now over 9,000 changemakers strong.
5 Key Learnings for Movement Building - how we build and sustain this movement across differences.
Strategic Recommendations - preview of the 2026 priority pillars, including community infrastructure and policy integration across housing and climate.
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.
Savroop Shergill. Senior Manager of Communities and Team Lead, Communities Building Belonging. Tamarack Institute
Jorge Garza. Director, Networks for Change. Tamarack Institute
Erika Massoud. Community Animator, Networks For Change. Tamarack Institute