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March 31, 2021 | Aasa Marshall

Multi-stakeholder co-ops: When are they the right fit?

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March 23, 2021 | Aasa Marshall

How to finance an Indigenous co-operative

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February 23, 2021 | Aasa Marshall

Economic Development on First Nation: Chief Darcy Bear

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December 10, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

Hand in Glove Co-op Weaves a Thread through Communities

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October 23, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

Modo Carshare Co-op: Caring during a crisis

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August 26, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

The Common Share: Good Governance Matters with Dr. Murray Fulton

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July 24, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

Breaking New Ground: Talking co-ops with Kristen Wittman

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July 2, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

What your co-op should know about re-opening

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May 29, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

4 reasons co-ops do better in a crisis

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March 16, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

Arctic Co-operatives Limited: Keeping Northern Communities Vibrant

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March 6, 2020 | Aasa Marshall

Investing in Main Street

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December 20, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

Communities in Full Colour, One Paint Can at a Time

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December 13, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

Housing co-ops in Canada: “Democracy is your landlord”

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December 6, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

How to get faster rural internet with a co-op

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November 21, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

Do co-ops have a hard time obtaining financing?

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October 11, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

The impact of co-ops in western Canada: A conversation with Dr. Brett Fairbairn

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September 26, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

Co-op start-up struggles: a conversation with an Urban Farmer

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September 12, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

Leading by example: A conversation with Carol Kitchen

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July 11, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

Co-op development in Indigenous communities

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June 28, 2019 | Aasa Marshall

How co-ops can help farmers get started

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“Heather and the team at Co-operatives First are top-notch. Not only their knowledge but their understanding of the project. They have truly helped us along every step of the way. Their timely response and knowledge of the steps are extraordinary. They are forthcoming with information. This is one of the most knowledgeable and friendliest teams I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Weyburn Theatre

“Co-operatives First made the process of establishing our Artisan Co-operative a very clear and easy process. The expanse of available tools and resources provided by Co-operatives First answers many questions and lightens the workload. Greatly appreciate having the connections made with Trista and Kyle, they keep the co-operative moving forward.”

Nehiyawaskiy Indigenous Peoples Art Co-op

“Our experience working with the Co-operatives First team was absolutely fabulous. The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable and patient. It was truly a breath of fresh air to have such a wealth of skill and resources available to a non-profit. They were invaluable to our successful launch!”

Heart Linked Community Services Cooperative

“Working with Co-operatives First was fantastic! We are still new to the cooperative world, and we relied heavily on their advice and expertise when drafting our rules/bylaws, and our memorandum of association. The team has experience with many different cooperative models, so they provided advice on what has and hasn’t worked for other cooperatives. We wouldn’t have been able to incorporate without their help!”

Ananda Cooperative

“We have had a very positive experience with everyone at Co-operatives First. They have helped us in multiple ways. Right from the first step in knowing how to incorporate, how to set our business and offering ideas for us to help steer us in the right direction plus allowing us to really make our own decisions. If our decisions go off track, they have gently guided us back to where we needed to be. The Co-operatives first guys are always eager to answer questions, and give ideas to us that got us off the ground.”

South East Butcher Block