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We're hiring! 🌱BCCA is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs p...
04/29/2026

We're hiring! 🌱

BCCA is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

This 8-week role is a great opportunity for a student interested in communications, community economic development, or the co-operative movement. You'll support storytelling, member engagement, social media, and help plan for our September 2026 co-op conference.

📍 Remote | ⏱ 35 hrs/week | 💰 $24/hr | 📅 Late June–August 2026

To be eligible, applicants must under 30 years old and a permanent resident. Read the full job posting at bcca.coop for all details.

Apply by May 15, 2026 — 🔗 https://bcca.coop/opportunities/

👩‍🏫 Join us for a practical session with Baylee Webster, an insurance advisor with Co-operators, on one of the most impo...
04/28/2026

👩‍🏫 Join us for a practical session with Baylee Webster, an insurance advisor with Co-operators, on one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas of running a co-op: making sure you have the right insurance in place.

Whether you're just getting started or wondering if your current coverage still fits your needs, this is a great opportunity to get clarity and ask questions from someone with expertise in the co-operative sector.

We're really excited for this one!

📅 May 13th, 2026 12:00–1:00pm PT
🎟 Register Now: https://bcca.coop/events/ #!event/2026/5/13/mentorship-hour-exploring-insurance-needs-for-co-ops
🔒 This session is for members only

Not a BCCA member yet? Mentorship Hours are just one of the ways BC co-ops can learn, connect, and grow together. Small co-ops can join starting at $163/year — and every year, there's more to gain.

✨ Member Spotlight: StocksyWhat if the images shaping our world were made by the artists who own the platform? That's th...
04/22/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Stocksy

What if the images shaping our world were made by the artists who own the platform? That's the Stocksy difference.

Stocksy is the world's only artist-owned stock media cooperative — built around relevant, progressive visuals and a radical idea: that creativity thrives when creatives are in charge. Since 2012, they've proven that collective ownership leads to fairer pay, stronger work and imagery with integrity.

With over 1,800 artists across 80+ countries and a library of more than 2 million hand-selected visuals, Stocksy is challenging an industry long overdue for change. No race to the bottom. No sidelining artists for profit. Just authentic storytelling, democratic governance, and a global community that puts values first.

Co-ops, built for everyone. 💚

📷 Explore Stocksy at https://stocksy.com

✨ Member Spotlight: The Animation Co-op What if the people doing the creative work also owned the studio? That's exactly...
04/17/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: The Animation Co-op

What if the people doing the creative work also owned the studio? That's exactly how The Animation Co-op operates — and it makes all the difference.

Based in BC, The Animation Co-op is a worker-owned production company offering animation and motion graphics services from development to final cut. Their small, experienced team has brought powerful stories to life for organizations like the Canadian Labour Congress, CBC, and IATSE — helping explain workers' rights, navigate public health crises, and open conversations about mental health.

When workers are owners, the mission matters. Every project The Animation Co-op takes on reflects their values: care, creativity, and craft — not just a bottom line.

Co-ops, built for everyone. 💚

🎬 Learn more about their work at https://animationcoop.ca

Is your co-op making the most of its most valuable asset — its members?Join us for our Member Engagement Workshop and le...
04/02/2026

Is your co-op making the most of its most valuable asset — its members?

Join us for our Member Engagement Workshop and learn how to build stronger, more connected co-operatives through intentional engagement strategies.

You'll explore practical tools, real-world case studies, and proven approaches to help your co-op thrive from the inside out.

Board members, employees, and co-op members — this one's for you.

📅 May 6th, 2026
🕑 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (PT)
📍 Virtual

BCCA Members: $50 (discounts available for groups)
Guests: $90

👉 Details & Registration:
https://bcca.coop/events/ #!event/2026/5/6/member-engagement-workshop-1

Co-operatives are one of the most powerful tools we have for building strong, vibrant communities in BC. Want to help sh...
03/31/2026

Co-operatives are one of the most powerful tools we have for building strong, vibrant communities in BC. Want to help shape their future?

We're looking for three Board members (three-year terms) — and we're particularly hoping to hear from
people in Northern BC or east of the Okanagan, or those with a background in finance, accounting, or law.

📆 Nominations close April 24 @ 5 pm PST
🗳️ AGM & election: May 27, 2026 @ 2pm to 4pm

👉 Download the Nominations Package: https://bcca.coop/about-us/annual-general-meetings/2026-agm/

Co-operatives are built on democratic governance — but what does that actually look like in practice?Our upcoming Co-ope...
03/26/2026

Co-operatives are built on democratic governance — but what does that actually look like in practice?

Our upcoming Co-operative Governance Workshop is a collaborative, peer-learning experience that helps board members, executive directors, and staff navigate the unique responsibilities of co-op leadership.

No matter where you are in your co-op journey, there's something here for you.

🗓 April 15, 2026 @ 11:30am to 1:30pm
🖥️ Virtual
💸 BCCA Members $50* | Guests $90

Learn more and register:
🔗 https://bcca.coop/events/ #!event/2026/4/15/co-operative-governance-workshop

* Discounts available for groups

03/13/2026

🙏 Thank you, Co-op Connect 2026!

What an inspiring afternoon! We’re so grateful to the 76 people who joined us yesterday to explore co-operative solutions, make new connections, and strengthen BC’s co-op community.

A huge thank you to our incredible presenters who shared their expertise, insights, and passion for the co-operative model. Your contributions made this event truly valuable.

And to our sponsors , , and Haddock & Company Lawyers (.haddock) — thank you for making Co-op Connect 2026 possible. Your support helps build a stronger, more connected co-operative sector across BC.

To everyone who participated: we hope you found new partnerships, practical solutions, and inspiration to keep building community-owned enterprises that put people and values first.

Until next time! 👋

🌟 Connector Sponsor Spotlight: Grant Haddock, Haddock & Company LawyersGrant Haddock specializes in co-operative housing...
03/11/2026

🌟 Connector Sponsor Spotlight: Grant Haddock, Haddock & Company Lawyers

Grant Haddock specializes in co-operative housing law, strata property law, residential and commercial tenancy, human rights, privacy, and construction law. He has acted for numerous housing providers and construction companies at all levels of court and various tribunals, and is a frequent speaker at industry educational conferences. Grant was appointed King's Counsel in May 2025 by the Attorney General of British Columbia, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the legal profession.

Thank you, Grant, for your commitment to BC's co-operative sector and your support of Co-op Connect 2026.

📆 Join us March 11 @ 12pm PT
$10 BCCA members | $20 non-members
🎟 Get Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/24ums957

Meet Co-op Connect 2026 Presenters:

💡 Co-operators
💡 Haddock & Company Lawyers
💡 Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
💡 Hilltop Public Affairs
💡 Union Cooperative Initiative (UCI)
💡 VREC Solar
💡 CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
💡 The Vancouver Cleaning Coop
💡 Mission Community Skills Centre
💡 Clean Slate Bookkeeping-op
💡 Modo
💡 Realize Solutions
💡 Co-operatives First

🌟 Featured Presenter: Daphane Nelson, CoActive Developments Worker Co-opAs a cooperative developer and succession specia...
03/09/2026

🌟 Featured Presenter: Daphane Nelson, CoActive Developments Worker Co-op

As a cooperative developer and succession specialist based in Interior BC, Daphane Nelson helps retiring business owners preserve their legacy while empowering employees to take the lead through worker buyouts.

She currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) and Chairs CoopZone, Canada's national network of cooperative developers, championing collaborative governance and local economic resilience across the country.

Meet Daphane and 12 other presenters at Co-op Connect 2026!

📅 Join us March 11 @ 12pm PT
$10 BCCA members | $20 non-members
🎟️ Get Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/24ums957

Meet Co-op Connect 2026 Presenters:

💡 Co-operators
💡 Haddock & Company Lawyers
💡 Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
💡 Hilltop Public Affairs
💡 Union Cooperative Initiative (UCI)
💡 VREC Solar
💡 CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
💡 The Vancouver Cleaning Coop
💡 Mission Community Skills Centre
💡 Clean Slate Bookkeeping-op
💡 Modo
💡 Realize Solutions
💡 Co-operatives First

🌟 Featured Presenter: Aaron Davis from .With over 15 years of experience designing funded programs and building stakehol...
03/03/2026

🌟 Featured Presenter: Aaron Davis from .

With over 15 years of experience designing funded programs and building stakeholder relationships, Aaron Davis has proven expertise in turning vision into sustainable impact for nonprofit and co-operative organizations across BC.

As former Business & Community Development Manager at Mission Community Skills Centre Society, Aaron secured over $1 million in federal and provincial funding to connect youth and underrepresented communities to job-readiness and employment pathways. At Fraser Valley Artisans Food Hub, he turned the hub from deficit to profitability in under a year by expanding revenue streams and launching co-packing services. His strategic approach to funding, partnerships, and business development offers valuable insights for co-ops looking to grow sustainably.

Learn more about Aaron and 12 other co-ops at Co-op Connect.

📅 Join us March 11 @ 12pm PT
$10 BCCA members | $20 non-members
🎟️ Get Tickets 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/24ums957

Meet Co-op Connect 2026 Presenters:

💡 Co-operators
💡 Haddock & Company Lawyers
💡 Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
💡 Hilltop Public Affairs
💡 Union Cooperative Initiative (UCI)
💡 VREC Solar
💡 CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
💡 The Vancouver Cleaning Coop
💡 Mission Community Skills Centre
💡 Clean Slate Bookkeeping-op
💡 Modo
💡 Realize Solutions
💡 Co-operatives First

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