CWCF News
Seeking Worker Co-op Award Nominations
CWCF is seeking nominees for two awards: the Worker Co-op Best Practices Award, and the Mark Goldblatt Worker Co-op Merit Award. The Worker Co-op Best Practices Award goes to a worker co-operative which has demonstrated best practices in governance and/or operations, including in upholding the values and principles of the co-operative movement within their co-operative, … Seeking Worker Co-op Award Nominations
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CWCF Welcomes Chris Nichols as BC/Yukon Director
Chris Nichols is co-founder and general manager of Wood Shop Workers’ Co-op, a furniture and millwork co-op operating out of Vancouver, BC. With a Masters in Social and Political Thought and over 10 years carpentry experience, he likes to get his hands dirty, both literally and figuratively. He lives in East Vancouver in a co-owned … CWCF Welcomes Chris Nichols as BC/Yukon Director
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Call for Resolutions and Nominations
Resolutions for the CWCF AGM in November are due on September 15, 2023, in order to not be considered “late”, with a different process. Please see the CWCF Resolutions process, including the Resolutions Form on the last page, at this link: https://canadianworker.coop/cwcf-agm-resolutions-process/. Please submit any resolutions to Jessica Provencher, copying Executive Director Hazel Corcoran. Call … Call for Resolutions and Nominations
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Sope Ogunrinde
Sope Ogunrinde is assisting CWCF as a consultant to its JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion) Business Conversions project. Sope is currently the Project manager for Social Innovation and Social Finance at Co-operative and Mutuals Canada and works with sector stakeholders to mobilize co-operatives to apply for capacity-building grants and collaborates with numerous other … Sope Ogunrinde
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The Allium’s Closure Offers Lessons for Other Worker Co-ops
By Kenzie Love Worker co-ops have proven to be more resilient than conventional businesses. But like any business, some of them still inevitably close. Such was the case for Calgary’s The Allium Restaurant, which opened in 2019 and shut its doors last month. Despite the critical acclaim it garnered, the restaurant struggled with factors beyond … The Allium’s Closure Offers Lessons for Other Worker Co-ops
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CWCF Welcomes Ashley Igboanugo as JEDDI Intern
CWCF is thrilled to welcome Ashley Igboanugo as our JEDDI Intern, supported by the CreateAction youth employment program. With an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and expertise and passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Ashley’s qualifications align perfectly with the transformative goals of the JEDDI Social Acquisition/Business Conversion Project. In her role, Ashley … CWCF Welcomes Ashley Igboanugo as JEDDI Intern
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CoActive Developments Has Zeal for Co-op Conversions
By Kenzie Love Co-op conversions are a hot topic of conversation these days, with many small business owners across Canada poised to retire in the coming years, and few with a succession plan in place. Research suggests that while it may not work in all instances, converting to a worker co-op is one way … CoActive Developments Has Zeal for Co-op Conversions
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CWCF Awards Racial Justice Project Grants
CWCF’s Racial Justice Project Grant fund was established in 2022, as a part of the Racial Justice Action Plan drafted by CWCF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization & Inclusion (JEDDI) Committee. This Action Plan has the long-term objective of a worker co-operative movement in Canada which is racially diverse, inclusive, and just. This granting pool is … CWCF Awards Racial Justice Project Grants
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Ven Drake
Ven, based in Campbellford, Ontario, is drawn to CWCF for their strong belief in empowering workers. With a programming background and experience at auticon and ethical digital, they bring valuable skills and knowledge. Ven’s interests span gaming, writing, pixel art, cooking, and D&D. Proficient in programming languages like JAVA, SQL, SAS, CSS, HTL, Python, Flask, … Ven Drake
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