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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 18h

What an incredible turnout at tonight’s Powering Change: Co-operatives and Renewable Energy Panel! @sessolarcoop.bsky.social

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 1d

One day away!

Join the Alberta Community and Co-operative Association for Business NOT as Usual: Own Your Future.

When: Oct 16 | 9 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. ET
Register now: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAL_Wen3...

#CoopWeek #businessnotasusual

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 2d

Time to celebrate Co-op Week! Join the Saskatchewan Co-operative Council with their new series: Co-ops & Cocktails! zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
📅 Tuesday, October 14 (today!) 📷 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📷#CoopWeek

Co-ops & Cocktails: International Year of Co-operatives Celebration

We're launching a series of Co-ops & Cocktails networking events to promote and celebrate co-operatives in Saskatchewan! Our first event will take place on October 14th at the Remai Modern from 5-...

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre (101 Diefenbaker Pl) for a #CoopWeek Family Fun Day in the 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 exhibit this Saturday, Oct. 18, 12-4:30 pm. Free fun for the whole family! Powered by FCL and Affinity Credit Union. tinyurl.com/communitypow...

Join our friends at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre for a special Family Fun Day to celebrate #CoopWeek and explore the new exhibit, 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 this Saturday, October 18 between 12 pm and 4:30 pm.

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 8d

📰Read all about it! @usask.ca news on 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥: 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰-𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, our collab with the Diefenbaker Canada Centre—on display now and open to visitors Wed-Sat, 12-4:30pm. Admission by donation!
#yxeevents #iyc2025 #cooperativesbuildabetterworld
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New exhibit at USask’s Diefenbaker Canada Centre celebrates Canadian Co-operatives - News

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are marking the United Nations International...

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 8d

Reminder to join us for the upcoming event: Powering Change: Cooperatives and Renewable Energy!

Event details:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30 - 7:00 PM CST
Location: Hybrid
Register to this free event via the following link: www.cecooperative.ca/civicrm/even...

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 8d

Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5, which will feature Dr. Coralie Darcis and her talk, "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative". Register to this online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 8d

A reminder to raise your glass to the power of cooperation on October 14! Register here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Co-ops & Cocktails: International Year of Co-operatives Celebration

We're launching a series of Co-ops & Cocktails networking events to promote and celebrate co-operatives in Saskatchewan! Our first event will take place on October 14th at the Remai Modern from 5-...

www.zeffy.com

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 9d

The recording of our most recent Co-op Conversation, “Innovation Federal Credit Union's Truth and Reconciliation Journey and the Indigenous Connection Strategy” featuring Dean Gagné is now available to watch via the link below!
youtu.be/0fqkwIjoC_0?...

Co-op Conversation: Innovation Federal Credit Union's Truth and Reconciliation Journey

YouTube video by coopstudies

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 10d

ONE Week Away! Be a part of YOUR future. 👀✨

🔑 In 2 weeks, join students, entrepreneurs + changemakers across Canada for a nationwide virtual event.

📅October 16, 2025 | 9am PT | 12pm ET

👉Register TODAY to be part of it: events.zoom.us/ev/AgAL_Wen3...

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 13d

Please join us for an upcoming event: The role of cooperatives in making Canada a World Energy Superpower on the evening of October 15!

Location: Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, 101 Diefenbaker Place
Format: Hybrid

Register here: sessolarcoop.ca

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 13d

We are sharing a new job that is available based out of Ontario!

To apply: employment.conestogac.on.ca/ViewCompetit...

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 14d

The Saskatchewan Co-operative Association is launching a series of Co-ops & Cocktails networking events to promote and celebrate co-operatives in Saskatchewan! The first event will take place on October 14th at the Remai Modern from 5-7 PM.

Register here: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 15d

Join the upcoming Business Not as Usual: Own Your Future virtual event! Attendees will learn how co-ops are already making a difference across Canada, and connect with others passionate about building a fairer, more sustainable future.

Visit their website to register: www.businessnotasusual.ca

Business NOT as Usual | Join the Co-op Revolution

Discover how co-operatives are revolutionizing work, housing & ownership. Join young entrepreneurs and David Coletto Oct 16. Free virtual event.

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 15d

Final call to join us at our next Co-op Conversation featuring Dean Gagne of Innovation Credit Union and his talk, "Innovation Federal Credit Union's Truth and Reconciliation Journey and the Indigenous Connection Strategy". The talk starts at 12 PM (CST). Register here: tinyurl.com/gagnecoopconvo

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 17d

The recording of our most recent Co-op Conversation, “Introducing Coops4Coops: Scaling Inter-Cooperation Across Canada” featuring Olivia Champagne of SEIZE - Solidarity Economy Incubator is now available on our Youtube channel.

Click below to watch the talk! youtu.be/du_CHFrS82g?...

Co-op Conversation - Introducing Coops4Coops: Scaling Inter-Cooperation Across Canada

YouTube video by coopstudies

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 17d

This week, we look forward to hosting Dean Gagné of Innovation Credit Union and his Co-op Conversation, "Innovation Federal Credit Union's Truth and Reconciliation Journey and the Indigenous Connection Strategy".

You can still register to this free online event here: tinyurl.com/gagnecoopconvo

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 22d

Here’s a sneak peek of our "Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives" 😃

There are still some tickets available for to tonight’s opening reception at the Diefenbaker Centre! Learn more and register to join us here: usaskstudies.coop/news-and-eve... #IYC2025 #CoopsYear

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · 23d

Join us for the opening of the "Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives" exhibit at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre tomorrow (September 24) from 5 - 7 PM. Learn more and register to attend this event here: usaskstudies.coop/news-and-eve... #IYC2025 #CoopsYear

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Sep 11

Register for our next online Co-op Conversation on Innovation Federal Credit Union's Truth and Reconciliation Journey and the Indigenous Connection Strategy with Dean Gagné, Oct 1, 12pm CST: tinyurl.com/gagnecoopconvo
@usask.ca #IYC2025 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #creditunions
#TruthAndReconciliation

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚨 New publication alert🚨

Family Physicians’ Power and Team-Based Care: Lessons From a 60-year-old Primary Care Clinic by Drs. Coralie Darcis, Marc-Andre Pigeon, and Haizhen Mou has been published in Social Science & Medicine.

Read the article here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Reposted by Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives

USask @usask.ca · Aug 12

Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of #USask for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

Read more:
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USask appoints Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio as 12th president and vice-chancellor  - News

Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio (PhD) has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎉Huge congratulations to friend of the Centre and Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy alumnus Vincent Bruni-Bossio on your appointment as the next President of the University of Saskatchewan! @usask.ca

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Aug 6

Registration is now live for our 2026 offering of the Advanced Co-operative Governance Program! If you are on the board of a co-op in Canada and want to learn more about co-op governance from the comfort of your own home, this short course is for you! Full details: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are humbled and honoured to be this year's recipient of The William Nelson Award, an organization that adds significant value to the Association for Cooperative Educators to increase understanding, innovation and professionalism in cooperative education. Thank you, ACE!