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Neighbourhood Learning

Community of Practice

CoP Transition & Closeout: September 10 (noon - 1 PM ET)

Our Community of Practice
at a Glance

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

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

Join us for our CoP Transition & Closeout

September 10 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Since 2022, the Neighbourhood Learning Community of Practice has brought together community builders, practitioners, and changemakers from Canada and abroad to explore what it takes to foster belonging in neighbourhoods through social infrastructure. Together, we've shared stories, tested ideas, learned from one another, and deepened our understanding of what helps communities thrive.

As we bring this chapter to a close, we invite you to join us for our CoP Transition & Closeout, a final gathering focused on reflection, connection, and conversation.

This is not a presentation

Think of it as a potluck in the park. Everyone arrives with something to contribute, whether it's a story, a lesson learned, a question, a challenge, or a source of inspiration. We're creating a space to collectively reflect on the conversations we've had around belonging, neighbourhoods, and social infrastructure, and to learn from one another one last time as a Community of Practice.

We'll also share a few opportunities and pathways for staying connected with Tamarack and continuing to engage virtually with others who are passionate about this work.

To help create a meaningful experience, we ask participants to come prepared to engage:

  • Be ready to unmute and join the conversation.
  • Keep your camera on whenever possible.
  • Participate in discussions and shared reflection.

Much like a community potluck, this gathering works best when everyone contributes.

If you'll be travelling, multitasking, or unable to actively participate,

this may not be the right session for you.

We're intentionally designing this as a space for connection rather than observation.

If you'd like to join us for this final gathering, please complete the registration form below and let us know you'll be there.

Thank you for being part of this learning community over the years. We look forward to connecting with you, celebrating what we've learned together, and exploring how we can continue to advance this work beyond the Community of Practice.

For any specific accommodation requests or technical considerations to make your participation easier, please reach out to Jorge at jorge@tamarackcommunity.ca 

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Resource Library 

2025

  • March 25 -  Creating Cultures of Belonging through Brave Leadership. Speaker: Emma Pears

  • September 25 - Get Parked – Activating Local Parks in Vaughan. Speaker: Mark Pajot

2024

  • 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 (he/him/il) - Director, Networks for Change

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Jorge stewards a network of networks committed to ending poverty in all its forms. He collaborates with leaders from across sectors to implement community-led initiatives that address economic poverty, strengthen our relationships with the planet and each other, and advance promising career pathways for youth.

A newcomer with strong roots in México, Jorge previously led Tamarack's Canada-wide movement that mobilized thousands of local champions to counter polarization by centring belonging as a policy priority. His career in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors, including roles at the Metcalf Foundation and the McConnell Foundation, is guided by core values of generosity, warmth, and authenticity. A realistic optimist, Jorge believes in everyone’s potential to build just and regenerative futures. He also advocates for cities of all sizes to be catalysts for social transformation. Jorge currently serves on the Board of Directors of Fondation Béati and co-stewards the foundation's strategic development committee.