Meet CanTrust Hosting Co-op, a member-owned tech enterprise located in Vancouver, BC. They are dedicated to helping social economy organizations thrive by providing access to secure, affordable, Open Source technology. As a triple-bottom-line (people, planet, profit) cooperative, CanTrust prioritizes fairness and sustainability in all their endeavours. Their mission is to empower like-minded organizations with the … Continued
As I complete my second month at BCCA, I continue to be inspired by the impactful work happening across the BC co-operative landscape. It has been a true pleasure meeting many of you and learning about your remarkable efforts to strengthen our communities. Our team has been working hard, collaborating with numerous partners to bring … Continued
This month, BCCA connected with our member Coast Car Co-op to learn more about their community impact. Read the full interview below. Coast Car Co-op Members at their 2024 Annual General Meeting Tell us about Coast Car Co-op. What is the community/member need you serve? We are proud to be BC’s 6th locally owned Co-operative … Continued
Vancouver, BC, July 31, 2024 – The BC Co-operative Association (BCCA) expresses deep sadness over the closure of the BC Tree Fruits Co-operative, an iconic brand in British Columbia for over 88 years. The closure left hundreds of BC fruit farmers scrambling to find alternative ways to market their products, dealing a significant blow to … Continued
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of cooperator Robert (Bob) Arthur Williams on July 7th, aged 91. Among his diverse work and many accomplishments -too many to list comprehensively here- Bob Williams served as a city planner for Delta, an alderman (as they were then called) for the City of Vancouver, … Continued
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy’s 2024 budget for the Province of British Columbia lacks strategy for civil society. In this article, BCCA Co-Executive Director, Elvy Del Bianco, breaks down the 2024 Provincial Budget and what it means for co-operatives. The Minister notes that in the face of a cooling economy, many British Columbians are facing significant … Continued
Blog by Zanna Ekeroth, DEI Practitioner. As we are entering the new year in the midst of multiple crises; a genocide fuelled by Western Supremacy, legislations attacking LGBTQ+ people’s rights, and roll-backs of DEI funding at large, it can feel heavy, maybe even hopeless, to keep doing this work. In times of staggering catastrophes, it’s … Continued
A lot has happened this year, as you can see in the graphic highlighting the offerings that were co-designed, co-facilitated, and co-produced by Zanna, Litzy, and me. Taking it a layer deeper, I wanted to explore the year through contemplative reflection questions from Ekta (@journeywithcompassion on Insta). With this, a seed is being planted towards … Continued
Self-Reflection, Embodied Self-Regulation, and Collective Competence for Difficult Conversations. By Michelle Tsutsumi, Strategic Convener & Organizer This blog has been a difficult one to start because it focuses on an area of reflection and change that is deeply personal – transforming the need for comfort and fear of conflict. Having the work of Tema Okun … Continued
Blog post written by Zanna Ekeroth. Too often in DEI conversations, we seek inspiration from people who made it “despite the odds”. We tell stories about a few exceptional individuals instead of the collective that got together to demand change. We celebrate women CEOs under the tag #girlboss, worship Oprah Winfrey for being the first … Continued