The Tamarack Institute is a charitable organization with over 20 years of experience building the capacity of changemakers. We exist to end poverty in all of its forms: economic poverty, relational poverty, the poverty of education inequities, and the poverty of our relationship to our planet and other living beings.
Belonging sits at the heart of strong, vibrant communities. In the face of loneliness, social isolation, and polarization, this publication sheds light on the insights, aspirations, and actions voiced by communities across Canada in 2024 on building belonging and shaping more equitable futures. Through stories of communities and practitioners in action, the Tamarack Institute hopes to ignite courageous partnerships to bring belonging to the forefront of Canada-wide efforts to end poverty in all its forms.
Our deepest gratitude goes to Njoki Mbũrũ and Jorge Garza for their invaluable work as co-authors of this report. We also extend sincere thanks to Danya Pastuszek, Jaime Stief, Bobby MacPherson, Claire Lewis, and Ruté Ojigbo for their significant contributions in bringing this report to completion. Last but not least, we extend heartfelt gratitude to the communities who journeyed with us across 2024, playing a vital role in shaping this first iteration of the Call for a Strategy for Belonging. Your dedication and passion are truly inspiring!
