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Neighbourhood Learning

Community of Practice

Next Meeting: March 25, 2025 (1:00 - 2:00 pm ET)

Details will be sent to members in mid-February 2025

 

Our Community of Practice
at a Glance

The aim of this Neighbourhood Learning Community of Practice (NLC CoP) is to develop a dynamic network of practitioners that are intentionally working together to develop more connected, vibrant, and resilient neighbourhoods.

By joining this unique community of practice you will connect and collaborate with a diverse network of practitioners that share resources, programs, policies, and best practices for building belonging and strengthening social infrastructure in neighbourhoods.

Countries

Countries

Practitioners

Practitioners

 

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2025

We will examine how municipalities can strategically invest in social infrastructure to create communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Our sessions will take place at 1:00 pm ET. The specific topics and speakers will be announced by the end of February. In the meantime, if you would like to host or co-host a session, please contact Jorge at jorge@tamarackcommunity.ca

Stay tuned for exciting updates!

  • March 25 -  

  • June 24 - 
  • September 23 -

2024

Our conversations focused on the role of social infrastructure to strengthen belonging and foster more equitable outcomes in communities. 

  • February 2024 - A Practical Way to Celebrate Local Wisdom and Increase Social Connectedness | In collaboration with Life.School.House

2023

 

2022

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Meet Your Community of Practice Facilitator

Jorge Garza - Director, Communities Building Belonging

Jorge-Garza-2024Jorge (he/him/il) is leading a growing Canada-wide, asset-based movement that supports municipalities, institutions, and individuals to increase the collective sense of belonging. At Tamarack, he is excited to engage with more than 7,000 learners and over 1,100 local champions in making community belonging a policy priority in Canada. Previously, Jorge worked at the Metcalf Foundation, where he supported the development of its poverty reduction program. He also worked at the McConnell Foundation, where he contributed to the development of its place-based portfolio and explored the role of philanthropy in cultivating a more equitable society. 

Jorge is a realistic optimist who loves being in community. He believes in everyone’s potential to build just futures. Jorge brings a diverse background of experience in strategy development, program design, and urban policy. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Fondation Béati.

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