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Today, we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). We remember those who were taken and stand with survivors and families in their calls for justice. bit.ly/39DvzgV. #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay #NoMoreStolenSisters

If you provide services to business start-ups, our Intro to Co-ops course has the perfect modules for you. Learn more about #cooperatives and how to help your co-op clients succeed with our Co-op Advisors pathway! #EconDevWeek #EDW2025 Sign up FREE: bit.ly/4kgVRUL

Ryley, Shawn, and our friend James Grieve are connecting with ec dev professionals at BCEDA's Economic Summit! They're chatting about how communities can find local solutions, and participating in a panel about co-operative solutions to community wealth-building.

If you provide services to co-ops, it's important to understand the unique aspects of this business structure and the people who start them. Here are five things to keep in mind when helping your co-op clients: bit.ly/4jPjggm #EconDevWeek #EDW2025 #iyc2025

Trista spent Economic Development Week at the Vision Quest conference in Winnipeg! It was great to connect with partners like FCL's Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor, Ken Munro 🤝 #EconDevWeek #EDW2025

Got a great business idea and a group of people to bring it to life? Check out the Co-op Creator for a step-by-step guide on starting a co-operative. We break it all down, from first conversations to incorporation. Start here: bit.ly/3UnggNt

Audra and Kyle are at the University of Alberta this week for "Co-operatives in the Modern Economy: Challenges and Potential Solutions" - an event for academic researchers, co-op practitioners, and community leaders. It was great to see so many friends in the same room!

Ready to learn more about co-ops but not sure where to start? Whether you're an entrepreneur, a co-op member, or a professional supporting co-ops, the Intro to Co-ops course has a pathway just for you. Choose your path and start your journey today! bit.ly/3PvAaRI

When times are tough, businesses can struggle. But during a crisis, co-ops are more likely to survive than other types of business. Find out why: bit.ly/4dzYKho #iyc2025 #coopsyear #cooperativesbuildabetterworld

Starting a co-op? We've got a course for that! Take the Co-op Entrepreneurs pathway of the Introduction to Co-ops online course to learn all the steps you need to take to get your co-op started. #iyc2025 #cooperativesbuildabetterworld Sign up here: bit.ly/3PvAaRI

A nice breakdown from CBC News about why #housing co-ops are a great alternative to renting or owning. If a housing co-op sounds like a good solution, contact us to get one started! #iyc2025 #cooperativesbuildabetterworld cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

In this month's newsletter, we're highlighting our amazing Indigenous clients and our efforts to support them to start co-ops! #NIHM2025 Check it out here: bit.ly/3ZdLLfu

Creating a co-op isn't just about bylaws and financing — it's equally important to focus on building relationships and trust. Here are 3 lessons from Indigenous clients and partners about how co-ops can prioritize people. bit.ly/3SwSvRY #iyc2025 #NIHM2025

Join us for our Creating Connections online workshop for economic development professionals! In this practical and results-focused 3-hour session, you'll discover how co-ops work and how they can enhance your regional ec dev strategies. Sign up FREE: bit.ly/3xBpvwT

Join us for our webinar with Blake Bunting of goparity, which connects organizations in need of funding with impact investors. Find out how co-ops can use this innovative platform! Sign up FREE: bit.ly/3HtR5W8

Greetings from the CoopsCanada's National Congress! We, in partnership with Co-operatives First, are facilitating the "Good Governance Matters" course. This course introduces the concepts and practice of co-op governance and how they contribute to a co-op's success or failure.

What a great kick-off to our revamped Good Governance Matters course with Co-op Studies! Thank you, CoopsCanada, for the opportunity to launch the course at your annual Congress. Sign up for our Co-op Leaders newsletter to hear about future cohorts: bit.ly/4kBzfPJ

Starting a co-op? Here are three ways technology can make the process easier: bit.ly/3Zwc2WB

Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Co-op Community Spaces grants! This year, Co-op is investing $1 million in 14 local projects across Western Canada. bit.ly/3HLC0PH

For #NIHM2025, deepen your knowledge of Indigenous issues, rights, and history with our free, online course. Winston McLean and John Lagimodiere provide engaging instruction about topics necessary for all Canadians to understand. Sign up! bit.ly/3JkJpn0