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.
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.
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
Community Belonging: A Way to End Poverty in Canada
A Guide for Deepening Community
Building Your Case for a Neighbourhood Strategy
Community Engagement for Developing a Neighborhood Strategy
Five Steps for Building Strong and Sustainable Groups
Member Resource Library
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
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.
- Neighbourhood Learning Community
- Community's Role in Emergency Preparedness
- Community's Role in Community Safety
- Communities Building Belonging Convenor
Contact Jorge to learn more: jorge@tamarackcommunity.ca
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
Collaborative Leadership
Collaborative Leadership
meet the team
Jorge Garza
Associate Director
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About
Jorge holds a Master's in Urban Planning and specializes in equitable futures, and is devoted to empowering communities at Tamarack.
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.
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.
Njoki Mbũrũ
Manager of Communities
get in touch
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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