Kenzie Love

Co-op Sets Conventional Thinking Ablaze

By Kenzie Love Ablaze Services began in 2019 in New Westminster, BC, the brainchild of two women who’d initially come together through the Feminist Campaign School, an organization designed to support candidates for municipal office. The founders subsequently began to take on more project-based work, and with the addition of a third member to their Co-op Sets Conventional Thinking Ablaze


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Conference 2025 Registration Now Open

Registration is open for CWCF’s 2025 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, November 18-20. Check out our draft program and presenter bios and read up on everything else you need to know here. Our early bird rate ends September 26, so register now for all the compelling speakers, engaging workshops, and great networking opportunities!


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Organic Planet Worker Co-op

We’re looking for a permanent worker to join our team here at the shop! Customer service and kitchen experience required with a keen interest in working as a cooperative. A minimum two-year commitment would be ideal. Must be available for a minimum of two but an average of 3 to 4 shifts per week, including Organic Planet Worker Co-op


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Lichen Celebrates Community-Led Design

By Kenzie Love Lichen Community Systems was founded in 2024 by four people dedicated to growing the practice of community-led design. Building on the principle of “nothing about us without us”, community-led design goes beyond consultation and co-creation.  It supports technologies and systems that are designed by, accessible to, and ownable by communities. The Co-op’s Lichen Celebrates Community-Led Design


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