By Kenzie Love Black Women Professional Co-operative (BWP Co-op) is a multi-stakeholder co-op that aims to empower women professionals and entrepreneurs to operationalize their businesses and scale up products and services to mainstream local channels and international markets. Founded in March 2020 by ten Black women professionals, the Co-op was formally incorporated in 2024. Ada … BWP Co-op’s Members Succeed by Coming Together
By Kenzie Love OUR Eco Village Cooperative is an organization with a unique vision and a rich history. OUR stands for “One United Resource,” a philosophy that emphasizes the contributions and gifts each member brings to the collective. The Co-op began as a community group in Victoria, BC, in the 1990s, united by a passion … OUR Eco Village Cooperative: A Story of One United Resource
By Kenzie Love The Cleaning Co-op’s journey began in late 2022, born out of a desire to create a different kind of work environment. Cofounder Lulu Hernández was working for an exploitative cleaning company in Vancouver whose clients included the company for which another cofounder, Hayley Postlethwaite, was managing, an Airbnb. Postlethwaite saw an opportunity, … Cleaning Co-op Offers Empowerment Over Exploitation
Organic Planet Winnipeg, MB *Who we are looking for:This position would offer 2-4 shifts a week with extra shifts available as needed.Ideally we are looking for folks with an open and flexible schedule who can work 2-4 of the following shifts while picking up shifts when coverage is needed. Monday 8 to 1:30/1:30 to 7Tuesday 8 … Organic Planet Is Hiring
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
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
By Kenzie Love Daphane Nelson of Kamloops, BC, was elected to serve on the CWCF Board as the BC/Yukon Director at the AGM in November 2024. Currently a member of CoActive Developments Worker Co-op and Secretary of the CoopZone board, Nelson’s interest in co-ops began when she became a credit union director. She was excited … Board Member Profile: Daphane Nelson
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
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
Winnipeg’s Eadha Bakery Worker Co-op began as the brainchild of Cora Wiens, who started selling bread at farmers markets, and finding success with this venture, eventually moved into a bricks and mortar space. The onset of the pandemic, however, highlighted the challenges of running a sole proprietorship, and the worker co-op model beckoned. Beginning late … Workers Free to Pursue Their Passion at Eadha Bakery