Are you passionate about fostering belonging in your community? Do you have a belonging idea to prototype? Join a network of courageous leaders committed to making belonging essential and take the first step!
The second edition of the Circle of Actions is a ten-month learning AND action journey, facilitated by Tamarack Institute's Communities Building Belonging team. This cohort is designed to increase your skills in creating more equitable and regenerative communities.
During this interactive Q&A session, Tamarack team members Jorge Garza and Heather Keam will provide an overview of the Circle of Actions, including cohort offerings and curriculum, eligibility requirements, Tamarack membership, and more. A group discussion will follow. You can email your questions in advance to jorge@tamarackcommunity.ca or ask them during the session.
Tamarack's Circle of Actions is part of our organization-wide efforts to raise awareness and will for a Canada-wide Strategy for Belonging that centres the perspectives of residents on making community belonging a policy priority for wellbeing and economic prosperity.
Speakers
Heather Keam (she/her). Consulting Director, Asset-Based Community Development. Tamarack Institute
Heather is the Consulting Director of Tamarack Institute’s Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) practice area. With over 22 years of experience in community development, she uses an ABCD approach to center people and belonging in the development of community plans and strategies through coaching and training staff teams, facilitation, and writing about ABCD and Belonging.
Jorge Garza (he/him/il). Associate Director, Communities Building Belonging. Tamarack Institute
Jorge 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.