News from Co-operatives First

January 18, 2024

CO-OPERATIVES FIRST RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS FROM PRAIRIESCAN TO INCREASE CHILDCARE CO-OPERATIVES ACROSS THE PRAIRIES

October 16, 2023

WIN $15,000 IN SUPPORT TO START A CO-OPERATIVE

March 23, 2023

ARE CO-OPS THE SOLUTION TO CANADA’S DAYCARE SHORTAGE?

March 31st, 2022

NEW MICRO-LEARNING COURSE LAUNCHES WITH A PITCH CONTEST FOR $15,000 IN BUSINESS SUPPORTS

December 3rd, 2021

STATEMENT ON FLOODING AND INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

October 19th, 2021

SASKATCHEWAN ORGANIZATIONS CREATE CO-OP TRAINING FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES 

July 14th, 2021

STATEMENT ON CANADA’S RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS AND THE UNMARKED GRAVES OF INDIGENOUS CHILDREN

June 23rd, 2021

CO-OP START-UP ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

June 2nd, 2021

NEW CAMPAIGN HELPS RURAL PEOPLE FIND THEIR HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE

April 21st, 2021

FEDERAL CHILDCARE PLAN COULD SPUR PARENT-LED DAYCARE CENTRES

March 2nd, 2021

NEW GUIDEBOOK AND WEBSITE EXPLORE INDIGENOUS CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

“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