Supporting Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization & Inclusion in the Worker Co‑op Movement
Free Online Workshop
Tuesday, April 21, 12 PM – 2 PM ET
Join us for a powerful and practical workshop designed to strengthen racial justice and inclusion across the Canadian worker co‑op movement. This session shares key findings from new research on JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, Inclusion) and introduces tools created to support equity‑denied groups in building and sustaining worker co‑ops.
What You’ll Learn
- How to start a worker co‑op using accessible, community‑centered tools
- How to find and access funding opportunities for co‑ops
- Where to network, collaborate, and connect with co‑op allies
- Insights from national research on the experiences of equity-denied groups in the co-op movement
Who Should Attend
- Black‑led, women-led, LGBTQ2A+-led, Indigenous‑led, immigrant‑led, and racialized community groups
- New and emerging worker co‑ops
- Co‑op developers and ecosystem partners
- Community organizers and social‑impact leaders
- Anyone committed to building a more just and inclusive co‑op economy
Why This Matters
Worker co‑ops are powerful tools for community wealth‑building — but systemic barriers continue to limit access for many equity-denied groups and communities, including women, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, Of Colour, immigrant and refugees, and people with disabilities. This workshop provides practical support, research‑based insights, and pathways to help equity‑denied groups thrive in the co‑op movement.
Presenters
Dr. Julia Fursova, Project Lead, University of New Brunswick
Juliet ‘Kego Ume-Onyido, Community Advisor, CWCF Equity Advisor, Whole Women Network
Emma Shaikh, Community Advisor, Durham Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre
See presenters’ bios here.
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Hosted by the Canadian Worker Co‑op Federation in partnership with the University of New Brunswick.