@coopstudies.bsky.social
Est. in 1984, the CCSC is an interdisciplinary research and teaching center at the University of Saskatchewan that explores the transformative potential of co-operatives to address social, economic, and environmental challenges.
๐จNew Publication Alert: Find out what Canadian co-operative and credit union leaders said were the top issues and challenges facing co-operatives and credit unions in 2025 in this new @coopstudies.bsky.social report.
Read the entire report here: usaskstudies.coop/documents/re...
๐จNew
@iveypublishing.bsky.social
case - @radishcoop.bsky.social: Strategic Shift in a Co-operative Model is now available!
This case is part of our ongoing initiative to develop more business case studies on co-operatives. Link to the case: www.iveypublishing.ca/s/product/ra...
There is still time to join us at our next Co-op Conversation! We look forward hosting Dylan Hatch and his talk, "Building a Cooperative Labour Movement: Strength and Struggle in Unionized Cooperatives". Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Did you know that the "Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives" exhibit is available online and anyone can access it at no cost? Visit this website to check out the exhibit today!
Visit this website to check out the exhibit today! viewer.pandasuite.com/gVEbjvF5?utm...
Excited for this upcoming online talk, "Rupture vs Solidarity Economics: Canada and the United States" to learn about the Equal Exchange Co-op and La Siembra merger!
The event takes place on February 25, at 12 pm Eastern. Register to join the event here: equalexchange.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on March 4 for our next Co-op Conversation, featuring Dylan Hatch and his talk, "Building a Cooperative Labour Movement: Strength and Struggle in Unionized Cooperatives".
Register to this free online event via the following link: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Our most recent Co-op Conversation, โGrowing the Social Economy and Co-operative Sector through Accessible Financingโ featuring Nathalie Villemure of RISQ Rรฉseau d'investissement social du Quรฉbec is now available on our Youtube channel!
Click below to watch the talk ๐
youtu.be/rJ420VwEl9c?...
๐จAnnouncement: New paper, ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ-๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ฒ by Mark McLoughlin and Mike Bushore of Kootenay Savings Credit Union is now available!
Read the paper via the following link: usaskstudies.coop/documents/oc...
Announcement: New report, ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ by CCSC Director Marc-Andrรฉ Pigeon & CCSC Research Fellow Dionne Pohler is now available! Read it here: usaskstudies.coop/documents/re...
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Don't miss out on our next Co-op Conversation! It will feature Nathalie Villemure of the Rรฉseau dโinvestissement social du Quรฉbec (RISQ) and her talk, "Growing the Social Economy and Co-operative Sector through Accessible Financing". Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
29.01.2026 16:19 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
#ICYMI Our next Co-op Conversation features Nathalie Villemure of the RISQ Rรฉseau d'investissement social du Quรฉbec (RISQ), a non-profit venture capital fund in Quebec devoted exclusively to growing the social economy. ๐คฏ
Register to this free online talk: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Co-operators' Co-operative Development Program is an annual grant that supports the business development needs of Canadian co-operatives! Now accepting applications and the deadline to apply is April 15, 2026. Learn more here: www.cooperators.ca/en/about-us/...
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Join us for our next Co-op Conversation featuring Nathalie Villemure of the Rรฉseau dโinvestissement social du Quรฉbec and her talk, "Growing the Social Economy and Co-operative Sector through Accessible Financing". Register to this free online talk: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
14.01.2026 15:39 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The recording of our most recent Co-op Conversation, โDeveloping an International Indigenous Co-operative Networkโ featuring Mary Nirlungayuk is now available to watch on our Youtube channel. Click below to watch the talk!
youtu.be/MbV385imAeY?...
Happy new year! #ICYMI, our next Co-op Conversation happens this Wednesday, Jan. 7. We look forward to hosting Mary Nirlungayuk of Arctic Co-operatives.
and her talk, "Developing an International Indigenous Co-operative Network".
You can still register ๐ uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This is a final call to participate in our 2025 Top Co-op Issues Survey. Take the survey: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/2025TopCoo...
This survey asks co-op leaders to identify the most pressing issues facing the Canadian co-op sector each year & helps to guide efforts to address those challenges.
The recording of the 2025 MacPherson Talk featuring Dr. Marie Bouchard and her talk, "Social and Solidarity Economy Research: Where We Are and Where Weโre Goingโ is now available on our Youtube channel. Click below to watch the talk ๐ youtu.be/8M-vjQhrYTk?...
24.12.2025 17:54 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Calling all Canadian co-operative and credit union directors, managers, scholars, developers, and leaders! There is one week left to participate in the 2025 Top Co-op Issues Survey.
You can complete this 5-minute survey via the following link: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/2025TopCoo...
๐โจ Happy Holidays from the CCSC! โจ๐
Weโre wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season after another busy year.
Please note that CCSC will be away for the holidays starting December 24 and will return January 5, 2026.
#HappyHolidays #CommunityFirst #SeeYouIn2026
New Publication! Co-ops & Credit Unions: 2025 Report from the Board Room is now available! This report presents the landscape of governance practices across Canadian co-ops and how they have changed over time: usaskstudies.coop/documents/re...
Thank you, UFA, for supporting this project!
๐ Coming up tomorrow! The 11th Annual MacPherson Talk!
Location: Online and in-person (101 Diefenbaker Pl)
When: December 17 4:00-5:30 PM CST
Register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The recording of our most recent Co-op Conversation, โExploring the Impact of Co-operative Youth Education Programs in Canada โ The Perspectives of Alumniโ featuring @icantstanyu.bsky.social is now available on our Youtube channel. Click below to watch the talk! youtu.be/zVzg1YaWbxg?...
11.12.2025 20:05 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Check out the new Diefenbaker Canada Centre's online exhibit for Community Powered! Explore new historical photos, stories, and connections to co-ops across the world!
For the optimal viewing experience use a desktop computer.
Visit here: viewer.pandasuite.com/gVEbjvF5
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on January 7, 2026, featuring Mary Nirlungayuk of Arctic Co-operatives Limited and her talk, "Developing an International Indigenous Co-operative Network".
Register to this free online talk here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Saturday, December 13 | 12:00โ4:30 PM
๐ Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Join us for Family Fun Day celebrating the Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives exhibition!
Sign up here: diefenbaker.usask.ca/exhibits/vis...
Join us for the 11th Annual MacPherson Talk with Dr. Marie Bouchard, a leading voice in social and solidarity economy (SSE) research, social innovation, and co-operative studies.
Location: Online and in-person
When: December 17 4:00-5:30 PM CST
Register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
It's almost time for our next Co-op Conversation! Join us for an exploration of co-op youth programs which have shaped thousands of young Canadians by building leadership and teamwork.
When: December 3rd from 12 to 1 CST via Zoom.
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
๐๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐: ๐พ๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐พ๐ค-๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐จ Family Fun Day Saturday, Dec 13, 12-4:30 Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole familyโsnacks, games, activities, and more! Powered by SK credit unions: Unity, Biggar, Luseland, & St. Gregor. #yxeevents #iyc2025 #coopyear
๐๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐: ๐พ๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐พ๐ค-๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐จ Family Fun Day Saturday, Dec 13, 12-4:30
Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole familyโsnacks, games, activities, and more! Powered by SK credit unions: Unity, Biggar, Luseland, & St. Gregor. #yxeevents #iyc2025 #coopyear
The recording of the 2025 Fredeen Lecture featuring Candice Minott MPP, MBA and her talk, "Moral Suasion as a Policy Tool: How Effective are Ethical Appeals in Advancing TRC #92 and UNDRIP in Saskatchewan Credit Unions?" is now available. Click below to watch the talk!๐ youtu.be/4Ag3ZE6Z04M?...
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The recording of "The Great Canadian Credit Union Merger Debate: A Conversation about the Future of Credit Unions" featuring credit union leaders from Conexus Credit Union,
Community Savings Credit Union, and Kootenay Savings Credit Union is now available.
youtu.be/arSMtzMaxks?...