Thursday, Nov. 17

9:00 – Welcoming Ceremony & Land Acknowledgement 

10:00am – FORUM

Indigenous Perspectives on the Solidarity Economy

11:20am – INTENSIVES

A) Resilient Strategic Planning for Worker Co-ops 
– GIA Consulting
– Realize Strategies

B) Worker Co-op Developers Intensive
– BC Co-op Association
– Co-op Zone

4:15pm – Regional Caucus Meetings

7:30pm – KEYNOTE FORUM

What does the Solidarity Economy have to offer BIPOC communities & other equity-seeking groups?

– Juliet ‘Kego: Black Women’s Professional Worker Co-op

– Susanna Redekop: Freedom Dreams Co-op Education

– Dionne Co: Solid State Community Industries

Friday, Nov. 18

9:00am – FORUM

Building Dynamic Worker Co-op Ecosystems
– Daniella Preisler: USFWC
– Elvy del Bianco: BC Co-op Association

10:30am – PRESENTATIONS

1) CWCF’s New Strategic Plan: Strengthening & growing a more just and inclusive Worker Co-op Movement

2) Stocksy United: Empowering Artists

1:00pm – WORKSHOPS

A) Worker Co-ops 101

B) Grant Opportunities & Application Practices
(HYBRID)

C) Living Solidarity Economy Principles (VIRTUAL)

3:00pm – Co-op Ignite Showcase I

Listen to Ignite Presentation Audio Recordings by Each for All Radio

– CoActive Developments
– La Siembra
– Wood Shop Co-op

3:30pm – CWCF AGM (HYBRID)

– CWCF Annual Report

6:30pm – Mix & Mingle Party at Wood Shop Co-op

Saturday, Nov. 19

9:00am – PRESENTATIONS

1) Co-operators: Risk Management

2) Co-operatives & Mutuals Canada

10:20am – WORKSHOPS

A) Daniella Preisler: Tools of Accountability for Worker Co-operator Collective Wellbeing 

B) Government Relations to Build the Worker Co-op Movement 

C) Trade Union – Worker Co-op Collaboration

12:00pm – Co-op Ignite Showcase II

Listen to Ignite Presentation Audio Recordings by Each for All Radio

– Glitter Bean Café
– Sustainable Solutions Group
– GIA Consulting Co-op
– Vancouver Renewable Energy Co-op
– CanTrust Hosting

12:30 – Conference Wrap-Up

2:00pm – Optional Guided Walking Tours