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
Subject: Urgency – A Harmful Practice Rooted in White Dominant Culture By Michelle Tsutsumi The irony of believing that I would have lots of time to write this blog and then be rushing at the last minute is not lost on me. As I have developed more intentionality about checking my sense of urgency, I … Continued
Blog post by Zanna Ekeroth. Through writing this, personal reflections and new awareness surfaced; the first paragraph in italics speaks to those internal reflections. I remember taking on my first job in Canada after moving across the Atlantic. I was just as excited as I was worried about not living up to the expectations. Most … Continued
By Litzy Baeza In order to move towards equity, it is important to take note of power in an organization. Part of moving towards an anti-oppression framework and advancing equity within the workplace is understanding the existent power dynamics. When people have fewer advantages and opportunities than others, due to their identities, they are less … Continued
By Litzy Baeza On March 23 the Equity and Inclusion in Co-ops Community of Practice met. Our topic and focus of discussion was centered on Positionality. “Positionality” refers to how differences in social position and power shape identities and access in society. Privilege is a big part of positionality and is the focus of this … Continued
In July 2022, the BC Government funding of $2 million through a one-time government grant to British Columbia’s co-operative movement was officially announced. This funding will support co-op business development and growth, expand services, and enhance the work of co-operatives. We sat down with Elvy Del Bianco, Director, Cooperative & Government Relations, to discuss the … Continued
The BC Co-op Association is pleased to welcome Ananda Co-operative Wellbeing Services as our newest member! We reached out to the folks at Ananda to give them an opportunity to share some information about themselves – here’s what they told us: “Ananda Cooperative Wellbeing Services is a worker-owned coop that takes ancient well-being rituals and … Continued
The BCCA office will be closed on Thursday, September 30 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Previously observed as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities that continue to be impacted by the ongoing legacy of … Continued
BCCA and ACCA were honored to host co-operators across the country at last Thursday’s panel, entitled “Racial Equity in Co-ops: Where do we go from here?” – the first event in our online Co-op Innovation Series of 2021. Special thanks to Michelle Cooper-Iversen, Chief Operating Officer at CHFBC and BCCA Board member, for facilitating an … Continued