Kenzie Love
Call for Resolutions and Awards
Call for AGM Resolutions Resolutions for the CWCF AGM in November are due on September 20, 2024, for the virtual AGM which will take place on November 20th. Please see the CWCF Resolutions process, including the Resolutions Form on the last page, at this link. Please submit resolutions to Resolutions Committee Chair Jessica Provencher, copying Executive … Call for Resolutions and Awards
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BMP Co-op Celebrates Solidarity
By Kenzie Love BMP Solidarity Co-op is located on the site of a former bar purchased in 2021 by the Société de Développement Communautaire Milton Parc, one of North America’s largest community land trusts, which subsequently extended a vote to the community on what to do with the space. Community members came out in favour … BMP Co-op Celebrates Solidarity
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May 2024 newsletter
Service Writer/Mechanic
We are hiring a service writer / mechanic with professional shop experience to join our service team at Urbane Cyclist! As an important resource for keeping the cycling community riding, we emphasize high standards for repairs and excellent customer service. We strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment that does not discriminate against … Service Writer/Mechanic
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Fundraising Campaign Coordinator
The Co-operative Care Alliance (CCA) is seeking a Fundraising Campaign Coordinator to develop and implement a number of fundraising campaigns to meet CCA’s goals. CCA is looking to develop a co-operative entrepreneurs through a co-op development fund as well as promote our online Virtual Caregivers Network (VCN) to promote the health and wellbeing of personal … Fundraising Campaign Coordinator
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Worker Co-op Seeks to Shift Towards a Better World
By Kenzie Love SHIFT Collaborative was founded in 2017 by a group of five British Columbia women seeking to create a better world. The founders had extensive experience providing process design and facilitation support to government, nonprofit and community organizations, and realized a new approach was needed to tackle the tough issues such as poverty … Worker Co-op Seeks to Shift Towards a Better World
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Value and Challenges of the Worker Co-op Model
By Simon Kinsey, CWCF intern A cursory glance at worker cooperative history reveals the worker cooperative model to be remarkably flexible. Just in Canada, we have seen examples of people turning to worker cooperatives to save their jobs, to create new jobs, to provide a service to their community, to pursue greater autonomy, to experiment … Value and Challenges of the Worker Co-op Model
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Report from the Executive Director, May 2024
By Hazel Corcoran Worker Co-op Academy/Mixers/Conference/Lobbying As we move towards summer, CWCF has many projects underway. I’m excited to announce the recent launch of the third iteration of our Worker Co-op Academy. Four groups are participating in this cohort, with experienced co-op developer Russ Christianson continuing to serve as our lead instructor. Past participants, including … Report from the Executive Director, May 2024
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