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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

 

Register Now for our 2025 Conversations

Resource Library 

2024

Our conversations focused on the role of social infrastructure to strengthen belonging and foster more equitable outcomes in communities. Our theme for 2025 will be announced in late January. In the meantime, you can contact us if you'd like to host or co-host a Neighbourhood Learning Community of Practice session in 2025.

  • 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 - Associate 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 900 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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