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building belonging

Strengthening neighbourhoods and ending social isolation and polarization in Canada. We are a network of 8000+ learners and growing, helping communities to build belonging and thrive.

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Belonging Strategy

A Call for a pan-Canadian Plan for Belonging

Join Tamarack in advocating for a national plan that integrates community belonging into discussions about national economics and the quality of life for everyone. By signing our national pledge, you stand united in our commitment to fostering a stronger sense of belonging nationwide. 

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Neighbourhood Strategy course

Online Course

foundations for building a neighbourhood strategy

This foundational course will walk you through 6 modules that will help you to define your reason, build the case for a plan and think about the development of the strategy. The course brings Collective Impact and Asset-Based Community Development together to focus on building a plan with residents at the centre.

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For individuals to thrive, to feel at home in their communities, to feel welcomed and accepted in the places they frequent, and to be mentally strong and happy, we need belonging. We need to support people to build the civic infrastructures, associations, and strategies that are at the heart of collective well-being in communities.

 

getting started

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Community Belonging: A Way to End Poverty in Canada

Gathering

A Guide for Deepening Community

People in a neighbourhood

Building Your Case for a Neighbourhood Strategy

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Community Engagement for Developing a Neighborhood Strategy

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Five Steps for Building Strong and Sustainable Groups 

Membership Directory

Member Resource Library

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cbb membership experience

We provide members with cohort-based learning, resources, communities of practice, webinars, and in-person/virtual events. We produce publications that share our learnings and support our members with specialized coaching. 

opportunities for members

Circle of Actions: a seven-month learning journey to develop plans and interventions for belonging and strengthen community leadership for transformation. Learn more.

National Belonging Strategy: a pan-Canadian movement to celebrate communities' gifts and aspirations and co-create a strategy that mobilizes all sectors for action. Learn more. 

Communities of Practice

Our Communities of Practices (CoPs) are small, interactive groups of practitioners who connect virtually monthly or bi-monthly to share experiences, tools, ideas and challenges in order to learn ways they can grow and expand their work. 

Contact Jorge to learn more: jorge@tamarackcommunity.ca

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We are committed to: 

Increasing a sense of belonging to place and people

Fostering equity and inclusion in the places people live

Increasing a sense of connectedness (enabling care, raising our children together)

Increasing a sense of resilience by stewarding local ecology and investing in disaster preparedness

Increasing a sense of safety

Increasing a sense of well-being and enabling health

Enabling local community economic development and local food production

featured content


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Canada

The Six Projects Receiving Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund Grants in 2024
By Laura Schnurr
ARTICLE | Building Strong Brains in Elkhart County, Indiana

Collaborative Leadership

ARTICLE | Building Strong Brains in Elkhart County, Indiana
By the Tamarack Institute
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Collaborative Leadership

A Farewell Letter from Liz Weaver
By Liz Weaver
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Social Movements

Renewing Our Commitment to Reducing Poverty
By Orpah Cundangan
ARTICLE | Collaboration Lab: Investing in Leaders in Danville, Virginia

Collaborative Leadership

ARTICLE | Collaboration Lab: Investing in Leaders in Danville, Virginia
By the Tamarack Institute
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Canada

Canadian Cities Leading on Climate Action – 2024 Edition
By Laura Schnurr
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Articles

ARTICLE | Community-Driven, Place-Based Change
By the Tamarack Institute

Ontario

How to Combat loneliness and isolation
By Heather Keam
Communities Building Youth Futures Community Stories

Case Studies

Communities Building Youth Futures Community Stories
By the Tamarack Institute

Resource List

Twenty Resources for Social Change Leaders
By Liz Weaver
Photo of Njoki Mbũrũ, Danya Pastuszek, Marcie DeWitt, Anur Mehdic, and Margaret Wanyoike at the Victoria Forum in August 2024.

British Columbia

How Can We Multiply Our Purpose?
By Danya Pastuszek (she/her)
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Youth

Transforming Youth Climate Grief into Action and Hope
By Astrid Arumae

Belonging

perspectives on building belonging Through Community Bread Ovens in Laval
By the Tamarack Institute
ARTICLE | Engaging Across Sectors

Collective Impact

ARTICLE | Engaging Across Sectors
By Liz Weaver
A group of people smiling and holding up chocolate moustaches. This is the team at Carman Wellness Connections.

Community Engagement

CASE STUDY | Carman Wellness Connections
By the Tamarack Institute
Why Community Engagement Is Essential to Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Community Engagement

ARTICLE | Why Community Engagement Is Essential to Climate Adaptation and Resilience
By the Tamarack Institute
What We Learned: Reflections from the Climate and Affordability Webinar Series

Homepage Blog

What We Learned: Reflections from the Climate and Affordability Webinar Series
By the Tamarack Institute
Good Food, Great Planet!

British Columbia

Good Food, Great Planet!
By the Tamarack Institute
Help us find our first COO

Collaboration

Tamarack Is Seeking Our Very First COO!
By Danya Pastuszek (she/her)

Belonging

Perspectives on Building Belonging and Increasing Social Health
By the Tamarack Institute

meet the team

JORGE GARZA
Jorge Garza

Associate Director 

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Jorge holds a Master's in Urban Planning and specializes in equitable futures, and is devoted to empowering communities at Tamarack.

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ASTRID ARUMAE
Astrid Arumae

Manager of Communities

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About
Astrid, Manager of Communities fosters belonging and climate transitions. With a background in project management and operations, she holds a strong foundation in community-building and entrepreneurship.

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PRACHIR PASRICHA
Prachir Pasricha

Manager of Communities 

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About 
Prachir fosters community resilience in climate transitions and merges social innovation with sustainability. He enjoys reading, puzzles, and walks.

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Njoki Mbũrũ

Manager of Communities 

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We’re happy to answer questions, discuss community issues and direct you to trusted resources. Get in touch with a specific team member or submit a general inquiry.

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