CWCF is pleased to feature Júlia Martins Rodrigues, Ph.D., as a speaker on the keynote panel at its upcoming Conference. She is a researcher and professor at the International Centre for Co-operative Management, Saint Mary’s University. She will speak about the Namasté Solar Multi-stakeholder Network in the U.S. renewable energy industry, joined on the panel by Frédéric Plante of Réseau COOP on the Parcours COOP; Russ Christianson on CWCF’s Worker Co-op Academy; and Mario Cimet of Solid State Community Industries on worker co-op creation, and food justice.

PROFIL DE NOTRE CONFÉRENCIÈRE D’HONNEUR : JÚLIA MARTINS RODRIGUES

La FCCT est ravie de présenter Júlia Martins Rodrigues comme conférencière sur le panel d’honneur de son prochain congrès. Chercheuse auprès du International Centre for Co-operative Management, elle parlera de Namasté Solar Networks, accompagnée de Frédéric Plante du Réseau COOP, qui présentera le Parcours COOP; de Russ Christianson de l’Académie des coopératives de travail de la FCCT; et de Mario Cimet de Solid State Community Industries, qui discutera de création de coopératives de travail et de justice alimentaire.

• Sept. 25, 2024 - Worker Co-op 101: An Introduction
• Oct. 23, 2024 - Worker Co-op Finance 101
• Nov. 5, 2024 - Worker Co-op Governance 101

All webinars are at 12 pm ET.

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CWCF WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

• Whole Woman Network, Richmond Hill, Ontario
• Seed and Spark Bookstore Co-operative, Halifax
• Slate Surrey Bookkeeping Co-op, Surrey, BC

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

CWCF is now accepting applications for its Racial Justice Project Grants and JEDDI Training Bursaries.

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UPCOMING MIXERS

• Vancouver Film Screening and Mixer: October 18, 5 - 9 pm
• Toronto BIPOC-focused Mixer: October 20, 2 - 4 pm
• Ottawa Mixer: November 11, 6 - 8 pm

Additional details and registration coming soon, on our website.

CWCF has determined that our members may benefit from a bookkeeping service which could be more aligned to the needs of worker co-operatives. Completing this brief survey will help us determine the specific needs.

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GLITTER BEAN CAFE HOLDS AGM

CWCF Executive Director Hazel Corcoran joined members of Halifax's Glitter Bean Cafe for their recent AGM. The cafe's members are full of pride for what they've accomplished so far and have big dreams for the future.

CWCF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (“JEDDI”) Committee is calling for applications for new committee members.

DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions for the CWCF AGM in November are due September 21, 2024.

Co-op Week 2024: Innovating the Co-operative Way takes place October 13-19.

Submit your event or employment opportunity to the CMC Event Board or job board.

Parcours COOP: concrétiser votre projet, former les humains.

Registration is open for the CoopZone training program starting in October 2024.

Hypha's Co-Creation Lab presents a vision for reclaiming tech for arts, culture, and activism through holistic co-creation.

Réseau COOP Rendez-vous annuel de la coopération du travail et AGA 25 au 27 Septembre en Mauricie.

ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024, November 25-30 in New Delhi. CWCF Executive Director Hazel Corcoran will be attending the ICA Congress and CICOPA Board meeting, with support from Co-operators and CWCF.

Building Solidarity Economies—Stories from Worker Co-op Members.

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