Policy change to support community driven outcomes 

Virtual Workshop | October 9, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Community

Changemakers

Virtual Workshop

Virtual Workshop Hours

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Coaching Call

community and policy change

Communities and local governments are being asked to address increasingly complex challenges that are impacting the individuals, institutions, and relationships that make-up their communities. A strong understanding of the role policy plays in achieving results allows local collaboratives to harness the power of place and the assets within a community to meet these challenges head on. 

This workshop is about discovering the importance of community and grounding policy change in place.  You will build the case and foundation for policy change.  We will talk about identifying your goal, reflecting on your internal and external organizational changes and develop a strategy for change.   

Who should attend:

  1. Municipal & Provincial/Territorial staff & decision makers embracing the power of place 
  2. ABCD practitioners who want to set into policy  
  3. Community collaborative ready to engage in policy change efforts  

 

Workshop Pre-Learning

Webinar with Lisa Helps & Meg 

Webinar with Lisa Helps and Tamarack  

3.5 Hour Virtual Workshops

This interactive workshop offers you a comprehensive overview on how community is essential, grounding in ABCD, and moving policy and action for your goal 

1-Hour Coaching Session

Participate in discussions and exchanges with your peers on your needs.  

Discover useful resources to help you continue learning and overcome some of the challenges you may encounter. 

What will you learn?

  • Understanding the importance of community and power in place 
  • Building the knowledge and competence to think about policy change 
  • Building a foundation and next steps for change  

meet the workshop facilitators

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Heather Keam

Heather is a passionate advocate for community-driven development, serving as the Director for Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) at the Tamarack Institute. She is a Stewart of the ABCD Institute and has worked with John Mcknight to build ABCD in Canada. With over 22 years of experience in community development, Heather has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and communities to thrive.  

In her role at the Tamarack Institute, Heather collaborates with all levels of governments especially municipalities and organizations to craft strategies that centers community and foster a sense of belonging. She specializes in implementing ABCD principles to place community at the heart of community plans and initiatives. Heather's expertise extends to coaching and training staff teams, facilitating discussions, and authoring publications on ABCD, engagement, social capital, and belonging.

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Justin Williams

Justin leads Public Policy and Government Relations, leveraging his expertise in research and advocacy to drive positive change and community engagement.

pricing & logistics

Registration for this session is now open and limited to 70 learners to ensure a dynamic learning experience. Registration includes pre-workshop learning, a 3-hour virtual workshop, and a one-hour small group coaching session with participants. It also includes membership in the Tamarack Institutes Learning community. 

Zoom meeting details will be sent in advance. All participants will have access to a workshop resource page with slides, virtual workspaces, and all linked resources. 

Post-workshop, participants will be invited to register for a post-event coaching session. At this interactive session, small groups of workshop participants will be encouraged to share their emerging questions and receive further support in translating the workshop’s learning into action. 

Can’t attend the workshop, but love the content? Get in touch with Stephanie to learn more about how you can bring a custom version of this workshop to your organization or collaborative 

Single registration

$275

 

 

 

group registration

$225

We recommend attending with a colleague. Learn together to accelerate your impact!

tamarack member

$225

All members of our Ending Poverty, Building Belonging, Youth Futures & Climate Transtitions networks are eligible for the group discount.

The Paul Born Be A Light Scholarship Fund

We want everyone to learn how to improve their community! To ensure this, Tamarack supports low-income learners through the Paul Born Be a Light Fund.

Please fill out this form if you would like to apply for a scholarship. You can also learn how you can donate to the Paul Born Be A Light Fund and get a charitable receipt. Reach out to Stephanie if you have any questions or concerns. 

For questions about the event, please reach out to Stephanie

For questions about invoicing and paument, please react out to Maranatha.

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