Rural and Indigenous co-operatives in Canada

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Creating Connections A Course Exploring Co-operatives

Designed for leaders interested in how the co-operative business model can be used to capture opportunities, this course is focused and practical.

The course examines the co-op business model from a practitioners perspective. By working on real-life applications, gain a better understanding of the model, where it works best and how to organize a group to start one.

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Insights into co-op development in Indigenous communities

In the last episode of Season 2, we speak to Sturgeon Lake Developments CEO April Roberts-Poitras and our own Indigenous Relations Lead Trista Pewapisconias about the opportunities and challenges of setting up co-operative businesses in Indigenous communities. They provide excellent and practical insights into the…

Co-operative farms: past, present, and future

Glen Valley Organic Farm — Photo provided by Chris Bodnar Agriculture’s not an easy industry to break into. Start-up costs can be insurmountable; the cost of land alone puts farming out of reach for those who aren’t already in the sector. Most people who farm…

How independent stores benefit from a national presence

Locally and independently owned grocery retailers are often forced to compete against major chains without the benefits of being a major chain themselves. Many of these independent grocers are small co-ops. Large retail chains can get lower prices and improve margins because of their purchasing…

Cannabis co-operative: a solution for small producers

The legalization of cannabis in Canada hasn't been the boon to small producers that many expected. It's been difficult for small cannabis growers to obtain licences and compete in the market - but a group in BC is exploring how the co-op model could help.…

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