Kenzie Love
CWCF Welcomes Dr. Lucenia Ortiz as Board Equity Advisor
CWCF is pleased to welcome Dr. Lucenia Ortiz as its second Board Equity Advisor. Lucenia currently serves as Chair on the Board of Directors of the Multicultural Health Brokers (MCHB) Cooperative since 2020. From her experience as a newcomer from the Philippines in 1994, she developed a passion and commitment to work with culturally diverse … CWCF Welcomes Dr. Lucenia Ortiz as Board Equity Advisor
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Report from the Executive Director, February 2025
By Hazel Corcoran International Year of Cooperatives 2025 JEDDI Committee New Board Equity Advisor Research Project The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 is underway, coming at a pivotal moment in both the co-op sector and the wider world. The theme of “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” aims to raise awareness, promote growth, and inspire leadership … Report from the Executive Director, February 2025
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Worker Co-op Development Program Empowers Black Women
By Kenzie Love Black women in Canada face significant barriers, including high levels of violence, lack of access to employment, higher education, and housing, and disproportionate rates of incarceration. Research shows that the cumulative impact of racism, discrimination, poverty and other structural and systemic inequalities profoundly impact the physical, emotional and mental health of all … Worker Co-op Development Program Empowers Black Women
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Lessons from the Black Co-operative Movement
By Kenzie Love Co-operativism has a rich history within the Black diaspora, one that had long been overlooked but is gaining new attention through books such as Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard’s Collective Courage. Reviewing the history of co-ops in Black communities offers important lessons for the wider co-op movement. As Gordon Nembhard notes, there have … Lessons from the Black Co-operative Movement
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Stocksy United: Intermediate Developer
Technology – Victoria, British Columbia (Remote) Purpose: Reporting directly to the Senior Developer, the Intermediate Developer is responsible for contributing to the development team’s initiatives, maintaining Stocksy’s existing application, and providing guidance and mentorship for other development team members. Reports to: Senior Developer Department: Development Direct reports: 0 Location: Remote Role Type: FT Employee (or FT Dependent Contractor if residing outside … Stocksy United: Intermediate Developer
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Stocksy United: Designer
Marketing – Victoria, British Columbia (Remote) PurposeThe Designer will play a key role in developing innovative and culturally relevant visual content for an in-house creative team, contributing to the growth of the Stocksy brand. Working closely with the Senior Designer, this role requires creativity, technical expertise, and effective communication to produce diverse, high-quality assets that resonate with … Stocksy United: Designer
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Stocksy United: Content Marketing Specialist
Marketing – Victoria, British Columbia (Remote) Purpose:As Stocksy’s Content Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, creation, and execution of Stocksy’s content marketing initiatives. This role requires a creative thinker with a strong understanding of social media strategies, exceptional copywriting skills, and a keen eye for contemporary culture and creative industry trends. Reports To: Creative … Stocksy United: Content Marketing Specialist
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January 2025 newsletter
Board Member Profile: Martin Van Den Borre
By Kenzie Love Martin Van Den Borre of Ripon, Quebec was acclaimed as the Quebec director on CWCF’s board at the AGM in November 2024. He was inspired to serve on the board by his belief in democracy and its importance in the workplace. Van Den Borre sees worker co-ops as part of a movement … Board Member Profile: Martin Van Den Borre
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