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

📰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 · 8h

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...

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

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_...

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

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-...

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

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

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

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 9d

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

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

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

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 · 27d

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.

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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!

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

Our team is beyond excited to attend the International Co-operative Alliance’s Global Research Conference at HEC Montreal and learn from fellow co-operative researchers from all around the world this week!

Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Jul 3

📰Publication Alert: read Natalie Kallio's commentary "Acting on MacPherson’s Advice: Continuing to Study and Learn from the Northern Co-operative Experience" in the new issue of @thenorthernreview.bsky.social. #ArcticCoops
#iyc2025 #coopsyear #cooperativesbuildabetterworld

The Northern Review @thenorthernreview.bsky.social · Jun 27

#newarticle "Acting on MacPherson’s Advice: Continuing to Study & Learn from the Northern Co-operative Experience" Natalie Kallio, Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social
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#ArcticCoops #NorthernEconomicDevelopment #Cooperatives #NorthernCanada

Text announcing new issue of the Northern Review, with front cover of Number 57 featuring cover art with detail from Nathalie Parenteau's beautiful painting "Arctic Cotton Grass," which depicts 2 grazing caribou, with mountains in background and Arctic cotton grass in foreground

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Jun 25

Free webinar on the Community Energy Co-operative Policy Index, a comprehensive tool to measure how receptive jurisdictions are to #communityenergy production, with a focus on #renewableenergycooperatives. July 2, 12pm CST 💻➡️http://tiny.cc/energycoopwebinar @norquestcollege.bsky.social

Join us on July 2nd for a free webinar on the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and NorQuest College's recently released report on the Community Energy Co-operative Policy Index, a comprehensive tool designed to measure how receptive different jurisdictions are to community energy production, with a focus on renewable energy co-operatives.

Community Energy Co-operative Policy Index Webinar
Wed., July 2, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (SK/CST)
Register: https://lnkd.in/gnJxqfbH

In this webinar, Marc-Andre Pigeon, Martin Boucher, and Josie Ward will showcase the index and highlight key findings—with important implications for policymakers and renewable energy co-operative (REC) leaders across Canada. This webinar is presented in partnership with Community Energy Cooperative Canada.

hashtag#renewableenergy hashtag#cooperatives hashtag#iyc2025 hashtag#communityenergy hashtag#renewableenergycooperatives hashtag#cooperativesforabetterworld

Read the Community Energy Co-operative Policy Index report via the link on our webinar registration page: https://lnkd.in/gnJxqfbH

Funding support from SSHRC-CRSH and Environment and Climate Change Canada is gratefully acknowledged.

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Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives @coopstudies.bsky.social · Jun 24

📰Release: Saskatoon Community Clinic Evaluation Report demonstrates SCC's vital role in healthcare, serving diverse, often underserved populations with high levels of patient satisfaction despite complexity of care. Read: usaskstudies.coop/documents/re... @usask.bsky.social #skpoli #primarycare

📰New Publication: The Saskatoon Community Clinic (SCC) Evaluation Report is the result a multi-year, transdisciplinary, collaborative research effort to assess the effectiveness of the SCC’s co-operative primary care clinic model relative to physician-led primary care clinics.

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