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ICA Conference Reaffirms Value of Co-op Model for CWCF Executive Director

January 23, 2025

By Kenzie Love The CWCF Executive Director, Hazel Corcoran, was among those who attended the International Co-operative Alliance’s 2024 Global Co-operative Conference in New Delhi, India this past November. Corcoran was spurred to attend the event, which preceded the UN International Year of Co-operatives (“IYC”) taking place in 2025, after learning there would be a … ICA Conference Reaffirms Value of Co-op Model for CWCF Executive Director

Chris Nichols Sees Hope for Worker Co-op Movement

January 23, 2025

By Kenzie Love Chris Nichols of Woodshop Workers Co-op in Vancouver concluded his term as CWCF’s BC/Yukon director at the AGM in November 2024. Nichols’s journey with CWCF began many years ago when he became aware of the organization as the apex body for worker co-ops in Canada. He was impressed by CWCF’s work and … Chris Nichols Sees Hope for Worker Co-op Movement

Jessica Provencher Reflects on Her Time on CWCF’s Board

January 23, 2025

By Kenzie Love Jessica Provencher, who previously served as the Quebec region director on CWCF’s board, concluded her tenure last November. Provencher was inspired to join the board by CWCF Executive Director Hazel Corcoran, whom she had met at a worker co-op Summit in Quebec City in 2011. Corcoran recently expressed her appreciation for … Jessica Provencher Reflects on Her Time on CWCF’s Board

Dream Bike Envisions Change From the Screen to the World

January 23, 2025

By Kenzie Love Dream Bike Co-op originated from a group of friends in Toronto who were involved in the cycling and game development communities. Cofounder Brendan Lehman was inspired by the cooperative model of other businesses in the cycling community, including as a member of Send It Courier, and saw an opportunity to engage their … Dream Bike Envisions Change From the Screen to the World

Inflation Poses Unique Challenges for Worker Co-ops

January 23, 2025

By Kenzie Love Inflation is top of mind for many Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) these days. A recent survey of Canadian SMEs found 90 percent of them had been impacted by inflation, and another survey of 500 Canadian accountants revealed inflation as the most significant financial threat to Canadian SMEs. With the vast … Inflation Poses Unique Challenges for Worker Co-ops

SSG Climate Action Consultants (Multiple Hires)

January 20, 2025

Full timeBoth permanent and 12-month contracts being offeredLocation: Remote (US, Canada, or Chile) OVERVIEWSSG seeks Climate Action Consultants with expertise in one or more key areas: implementation,analysis, engagement, adaptation, and project leadership. We’re looking for versatile and adaptableteam members to contribute to our climate action projects across the Americas, working withcommunities, local governments, and organizations … SSG Climate Action Consultants (Multiple Hires)

SSG Climate Action Consultant: Adaptation Specialist

January 20, 2025

Full Time, Permanent Location: Remote (US, Canada, or Chile) OVERVIEW SSG seeks an Adaptation Specialist to contribute to our climate action projects while leading our adaptation and resilience work for communities, local governments, and organizations across the Americas. The ideal candidate brings expertise in climate vulnerability and risk assessment, along with strong project management and … SSG Climate Action Consultant: Adaptation Specialist

December 2024 newsletter

December 12, 2024

Our December 2024 newsletter is available here.

Five Reasons to Plan Ahead to Attend the 2025 CWCF Conference

December 10, 2024

By Lacey Chyz Lacey Chyz is the founder of Self Help and Solidarity, an empowerment agency that educates people about the power of cooperation, and facilitates opportunities for sustainable community economic development. The Connections and Networking Every conference boasts about networking opportunities, but nothing compares to cooperation among cooperatives! This fundamental co-op … Five Reasons to Plan Ahead to Attend the 2025 CWCF Conference

Conference 2024 Reflection

December 10, 2024

Jackie Somerville is a past CWCF board member who once belonged to Edible worker co-op, an experience she recalls fondly. Thank you for allowing me to join the Zoom call for the CWCF 2024 Conference. The enthusiasm and ideas of all the participants reawakens my zest for my own life and projects. It brought back … Conference 2024 Reflection