Co-op Tour 2025
Connect with other Co-operators!
To celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives, we’re launching the Co-operatives Build a Better World: BC Tour 2025 — a province-wide journey to connect communities through workshops, networking events, film screenings, and discussions. The goal is to strengthen and elevate BC’s cooperative ecosystem at a time when local economies need the co-op model more than ever.
Where are we going?
The tour spans five key regions across BC—Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Thompson-Okanagan, Kootenay Rockies, and Northern BC & Cariboo—uniting communities through workshops, networking events, film screenings, and discussions to strengthen and raise awareness of BC’s co-operative ecosystem. It highlights co-operatives as a model for local resilience and sustainable growth.
Tour Schedule
| Date | Location | Venue | Film | Film Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ May 13th | Victoria | The Dock | A New Economy | Vancity |
| ✅ May 14th | Nanaimo | Beban Park Social Centre Lounge | Building a Better Economy | Mid Island Co-op |
| ✅ June 5th | Vancouver | The Post at 750 | A New Economy | Union Co-op Initiative (UCI) |
| ✅ July 23rd | Surrey | Solid State | The Power of Local | Vancity |
| ✅ September 18th | qathet | Max Cameron Theatre | The Power of Local | BC Co-operative Association (BCCA) |
| ✅ October 20th | Nelson | Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce | The Power of Local | Nelson & District CU |
| ✅ November 4th | Prince George | Knox Centre | The Power of Local | Integris Credit Union |
FINDING Inspiration: Film Screenings
The Power of Local: Community Solutions to Our Global Crisis, an inspiring documentary showcasing co-operatives and organizations worldwide dedicated to building fairer, healthier, and more sustainable communities.
A New Economy: explores how businesses and communities are reimagining the economy, prioritizing collaboration and shared prosperity over profit. From innovative co-operatives to groundbreaking social enterprises, it showcases bold ideas and inspiring solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Building A Better Economy; takes a look at Canadian co-operatives and how they are implementing the co-operative principles to support an economy that meets the needs of both people and the planet.
Screenings at each tour stop are designed to spark engaging dialogue and innovation.
Thank you to our Sponsors
- Champion: Co-op (Federated Co-operatives Limited)
- Changemakers: Co-operators, Modo, Vancity, Haddock & Company, CHF BC
- Film Screenings: see table above
- Supporter: Sunshine Coast Credit Union, First Credit Union, StellerVista Credit Union
Connect with us for sponsorship opportunities.
