Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
@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.
🎉𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 Family Fun Day Saturday, Dec 13, 12-4:30
Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family—snacks, games, activities, and more! Powered by SK credit unions: Unity, Biggar, Luseland, & St. Gregor. #yxeevents #iyc2025 #coopyear
Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family—snacks, games, activities, and more! Powered by SK credit unions: Unity, Biggar, Luseland, & St. Gregor. #yxeevents #iyc2025 #coopyear
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎉𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 Family Fun Day Saturday, Dec 13, 12-4:30
Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family—snacks, games, activities, and more! Powered by SK credit unions: Unity, Biggar, Luseland, & St. Gregor. #yxeevents #iyc2025 #coopyear
Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family—snacks, games, activities, and more! Powered by SK credit unions: Unity, Biggar, Luseland, & St. Gregor. #yxeevents #iyc2025 #coopyear
The 11th Annual MacPherson Talk features Dr. Marie J. Bouchard.
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CST
Where: Hybrid
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CST
Where: Hybrid
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The 11th Annual MacPherson Talk features Dr. Marie J. Bouchard.
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CST
Where: Hybrid
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM CST
Where: Hybrid
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
It is an honour and pleasure to host Kelly Storie, Executive Director of La Siembra Worker Co-operative, to talk about their worker co-operative, and the importance and impact of fair trade on global food systems.
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It is an honour and pleasure to host Kelly Storie, Executive Director of La Siembra Worker Co-operative, to talk about their worker co-operative, and the importance and impact of fair trade on global food systems.
We hope you'll all join us for an exciting new Co-op Conversation to round out 2025!
When: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 12-1 CST
Where: On Zoom
How to register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
When: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 12-1 CST
Where: On Zoom
How to register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We hope you'll all join us for an exciting new Co-op Conversation to round out 2025!
When: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 12-1 CST
Where: On Zoom
How to register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
When: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 12-1 CST
Where: On Zoom
How to register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us for an energizing conversation tomorrow between 11 and 12 CST! In this event, we bring together executives from three of Canada’s leading credit unions to talk about how they think of the scale imperative and the future of credit unions.
Register at: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register at: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Join us for an energizing conversation tomorrow between 11 and 12 CST! In this event, we bring together executives from three of Canada’s leading credit unions to talk about how they think of the scale imperative and the future of credit unions.
Register at: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register at: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us on November 21st from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CST for an exciting Lunch & Learn! La Siembra Worker Co-operative is the first registered importer of fair trade certified cocoa and sugar in North America.
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join us on November 21st from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CST for an exciting Lunch & Learn! La Siembra Worker Co-operative is the first registered importer of fair trade certified cocoa and sugar in North America.
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Reminder that you can still visit the exhibit - Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives!
Exhibit Details:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00 - 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Exhibit Details:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00 - 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reminder that you can still visit the exhibit - Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives!
Exhibit Details:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00 - 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Exhibit Details:
Wednesday - Friday 12:00 - 4:30 PM (CST)
Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre
Join in-person or online: 11th Annual 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗣𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - Social and Solidarity Economy Research: Where We Are and Where We’re Going 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 Dr. Marie J Bouchard. Dec. 17, 4-5:30pm CST. Register & learn more: lnkd.in/g3M4ixDK #SSE
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Join in-person or online: 11th Annual 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗣𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - Social and Solidarity Economy Research: Where We Are and Where We’re Going 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 Dr. Marie J Bouchard. Dec. 17, 4-5:30pm CST. Register & learn more: lnkd.in/g3M4ixDK #SSE
Happy fall convocation day at @usask.ca! Today, we have the pleasure of celebrating this monumental achievement alongside JSGS graduates with a special nod to Candice Minott - current Fredeen Scholar and co-operative scholar - who has completed her Master of Public Policy.
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy fall convocation day at @usask.ca! Today, we have the pleasure of celebrating this monumental achievement alongside JSGS graduates with a special nod to Candice Minott - current Fredeen Scholar and co-operative scholar - who has completed her Master of Public Policy.
A reminder that our "The Great Canadian Credit Union Merger Debate: A Conversation about the Future of Credit Unions" is coming up on Tuesday, November 18 at 11AM CST! Don't miss out on this popular event!
Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A reminder that our "The Great Canadian Credit Union Merger Debate: A Conversation about the Future of Credit Unions" is coming up on Tuesday, November 18 at 11AM CST! Don't miss out on this popular event!
Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
We are excited to present our annual Fredeen Lecture! Candice Minott will explore how two credit unions have integrated the TRC's Call to Action #92 and UNDRIP into their governance.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (CST)
To register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (CST)
To register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We are excited to present our annual Fredeen Lecture! Candice Minott will explore how two credit unions have integrated the TRC's Call to Action #92 and UNDRIP into their governance.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (CST)
To register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM (CST)
To register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🎉𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 Family Fun Day Saturday Nov.1, 12-4:30 at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family! Powered by @cornerstonecusk.bsky.social, Conexus Credit Union, and Synergy Credit Union! tinyurl.com/communitypoweredexhibit
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🎉𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 Family Fun Day Saturday Nov.1, 12-4:30 at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family! Powered by @cornerstonecusk.bsky.social, Conexus Credit Union, and Synergy Credit Union! tinyurl.com/communitypoweredexhibit
This week, we are attending the Alberta Community Co-operative Association’s 2025 Conference in Edmonton. The theme “Next is Now: Together We Build” couldn’t be more appropriate. Looking forward to all the learnings these next couple of days!
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This week, we are attending the Alberta Community Co-operative Association’s 2025 Conference in Edmonton. The theme “Next is Now: Together We Build” couldn’t be more appropriate. Looking forward to all the learnings these next couple of days!
Co-operatives First is launching the Team Up on a Start-up pitch contest. Pitch your idea for a co-operative business for a chance to win $15,000 in support for your co-op start-up!
Only ten days left to give your pitch! See more: cooperativesfirst.com/team-up-on-a...
Only ten days left to give your pitch! See more: cooperativesfirst.com/team-up-on-a...
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Co-operatives First is launching the Team Up on a Start-up pitch contest. Pitch your idea for a co-operative business for a chance to win $15,000 in support for your co-op start-up!
Only ten days left to give your pitch! See more: cooperativesfirst.com/team-up-on-a...
Only ten days left to give your pitch! See more: cooperativesfirst.com/team-up-on-a...
Join us for "The Great Canadian Credit Union Merger Debate: A Conversation about the Future of Credit Unions" featuring executives from three of Canada's leading credit unions. Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Join us for "The Great Canadian Credit Union Merger Debate: A Conversation about the Future of Credit Unions" featuring executives from three of Canada's leading credit unions. Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Happy Halloween! It is spooky to think that you may miss our upcoming Co-op Conversation on November 5 featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis.
Register here:
uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register here:
uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Happy Halloween! It is spooky to think that you may miss our upcoming Co-op Conversation on November 5 featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis.
Register here:
uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register here:
uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Scholarship Deadline Incoming!
We have two scholarships available to students valued at $1,500 and $5,000!
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
We have two scholarships available to students valued at $1,500 and $5,000!
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
October 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Scholarship Deadline Incoming!
We have two scholarships available to students valued at $1,500 and $5,000!
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
We have two scholarships available to students valued at $1,500 and $5,000!
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
Reminder! A new Co-op Conversation is approaching!
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5, featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis will present: "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative."
Register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5, featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis will present: "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative."
Register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Reminder! A new Co-op Conversation is approaching!
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5, featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis will present: "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative."
Register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5, featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis will present: "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative."
Register: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us for the 2025 Fredeen Lecture featuring Candice Minott and her talk, "Moral Suasion as a Policy Tool: How Effective are Ethical Appeals in Advancing TRC #92 and UNDRIP in Saskatchewan Credit Unions?" Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join us for the 2025 Fredeen Lecture featuring Candice Minott and her talk, "Moral Suasion as a Policy Tool: How Effective are Ethical Appeals in Advancing TRC #92 and UNDRIP in Saskatchewan Credit Unions?" Register to this free online event here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🎉𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 Family Fun Day Saturday Nov.1, 12-4:30 at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family! Powered by Assiniboine Credit Union, Prosperity Credit Union, & @vancitycu.bsky.social.
Info: tinyurl.com/communitypow...
Info: tinyurl.com/communitypow...
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🎉𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 Family Fun Day Saturday Nov.1, 12-4:30 at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre in Saskatoon! Free fun for the whole family! Powered by Assiniboine Credit Union, Prosperity Credit Union, & @vancitycu.bsky.social.
Info: tinyurl.com/communitypow...
Info: tinyurl.com/communitypow...
Scholarship Alert!
Two amazing opportunities are now open for grad/continuing students at the University of Saskatchewan!
Hartley & Margaret Fredeen Scholarship
Leo & Bruce Thordarson Award
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
Two amazing opportunities are now open for grad/continuing students at the University of Saskatchewan!
Hartley & Margaret Fredeen Scholarship
Leo & Bruce Thordarson Award
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
October 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Scholarship Alert!
Two amazing opportunities are now open for grad/continuing students at the University of Saskatchewan!
Hartley & Margaret Fredeen Scholarship
Leo & Bruce Thordarson Award
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
Two amazing opportunities are now open for grad/continuing students at the University of Saskatchewan!
Hartley & Margaret Fredeen Scholarship
Leo & Bruce Thordarson Award
For more information and to apply: usaskstudies.coop/Learning-Opp...
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5 featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis and her talk, "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative."
Sign up here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sign up here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Join us for our next Co-op Conversation on November 5 featuring Dr. Coralie Darcis and her talk, "The co-operative model in healthcare: successes and challenges of a 60-year-old co-operative."
Sign up here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sign up here: uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Last week we joined the Alberta Community and Cooperative Association for the Business NOT As Usual: Own Your Future event!
The CCSC's Stan Yu joined the event to showcase local Canadian co-ops that are making a difference in communities! Congratulations to everyone for such a great event!
#coop
The CCSC's Stan Yu joined the event to showcase local Canadian co-ops that are making a difference in communities! Congratulations to everyone for such a great event!
#coop
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Last week we joined the Alberta Community and Cooperative Association for the Business NOT As Usual: Own Your Future event!
The CCSC's Stan Yu joined the event to showcase local Canadian co-ops that are making a difference in communities! Congratulations to everyone for such a great event!
#coop
The CCSC's Stan Yu joined the event to showcase local Canadian co-ops that are making a difference in communities! Congratulations to everyone for such a great event!
#coop
Powering Change: Cooperatives and Renewable Energy was a success last night! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the speakers and attendees for making the event so great!
#CoopWeek #RenewableEnergy
#CoopWeek #RenewableEnergy
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Powering Change: Cooperatives and Renewable Energy was a success last night! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the speakers and attendees for making the event so great!
#CoopWeek #RenewableEnergy
#CoopWeek #RenewableEnergy
What an incredible turnout at tonight’s Powering Change: Co-operatives and Renewable Energy Panel! @sessolarcoop.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
What an incredible turnout at tonight’s Powering Change: Co-operatives and Renewable Energy Panel! @sessolarcoop.bsky.social