Kenzie Love

Program Assistant (Term Position) – Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (“CWCF”) seeks to fill a term position for a  Program Assistant with Common Good Capital (“CGC”), which is a Registered Plans Program  available to members of CWCF. This position will be a one-year part-time term (maternity  leave replacement), beginning December 5, 2022 and continuing until December 29, 2023,  with hours … Program Assistant (Term Position) – Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation


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CWCF Launches JEDDI Social Acquisition Project

CWCF is pleased to launch the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (JEDDI) Social Acquisition project, which started in September. This project, funded by an Investment Readiness Program Ecosystem Builders’ grant, is a continuation of the work of the University of Waterloo’s Legacy Leadership Lab (L3), whose final report is available here.  The JEDDI Social … CWCF Launches JEDDI Social Acquisition Project


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Sociocracy – a Compelling Governance Model for Worker Co-ops

By Kenzie Love Democratic member control is a key co-op principle, and as the International Co-op Alliance’s guidance notes for the seven principles state,  “democracy is a simple concept: the governance or control of an organization by its members through majority decision-making.”  Compared to the autocratic decision-making that characterizes many traditional businesses, majority decision-making might … Sociocracy – a Compelling Governance Model for Worker Co-ops


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CWCF Welcomes Janielle Maxwell as Project Coordinator for the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (JEDDI) Social Acquisition Project

Hello reader! 🙂 My name is Janielle ( she/her/elle) and I have recently joined the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation as the Project Coordinator for the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDDI) Social Acquisition Project. I am happy to be in a position where I can help improve access to viable, long-term business solutions for equity-seeking … CWCF Welcomes Janielle Maxwell as Project Coordinator for the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (JEDDI) Social Acquisition Project


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Viridian Energy Co-operative Spreads the Warmth of Community

By Kenzie Love In 2012, three alumni from Vancouver Island University’s Green Building & Renewable Energy Program, inspired by the publicity surrounding the International Year of the Co-op, decided to create a worker co-op of their own: a renewable energy installer that would combine their skill sets while meeting the triple bottom line. The result … Viridian Energy Co-operative Spreads the Warmth of Community


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Job opportunities at Hypha

Part-Time Back End Developer Part-time developer needed to work on back end software development for the Distributed Press API. Posted on 2022-09-27 Front End Developer Intermediate Front End Developer needed to work on projects that combine arts/culture and technology. Posted on 2022-08-15 Senior DevOps Engineer Senior DevOps Engineer needed to work on client projects related … Job opportunities at Hypha


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Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the atrocities of the residential school system, to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools, and to commit to truth and reconciliation.  CWCF encourages everyone across the country to engage in solemn reflection, education, and participation in truth and reconciliation events around … Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation


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