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A Story of Many Nations

In the late 90s, Joe Carter, Director of Education for Onion Lake First Nation, recognized First Nations had similar financial services…

Sep 24, 2018

A Story of Many Nations

Sep 24, 2018

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Context and Opportunity: A brief survey of Indigenous Co-ops in Canada

The co-operative business model has been relatively underutilized by Indigenous peoples in western Canada. Corporate structures and limited…

Jul 20, 2018

Context and Opportunity: A brief survey of Indigenous Co-ops in Canada

Jul 20, 2018

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This innovative construction company is a co-op

In the construction sector there is plenty of room for inefficiency. Often one contractor will frame a building, another will wire it…

Jun 8, 2018

This innovative construction company is a co-op

Jun 8, 2018

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What succession planning is and why it matters

Succession planning is how business leaders answer the question of how their business continues without key players, like owners and high…

May 29, 2018

What succession planning is and why it matters

May 29, 2018

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5 ways to increase membership engagement

Most co-ops have, at some point or another, encountered difficulties getting their members involved in the organization. Low engagement can…

May 10, 2018

5 ways to increase membership engagement

May 10, 2018

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What the heck is Membership Engagement

Defining member engagement for a specific organization is often tricky. It can also be hard to measure. But defining member engagement for…

May 9, 2018

What the heck is Membership Engagement

May 9, 2018

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6 unique businesses that also happen to be co-ops

The co-operative business model is versatile and being used successfully in every sector of the economy. Businesses using the model bring…

Apr 26, 2018

6 unique businesses that also happen to be co-ops

Apr 26, 2018

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How newcomers are using co-ops to succeed in Canada

For newcomers, barriers to well-being can be bigger and more complex than for much of the Canadian-born population.

Apr 20, 2018

How newcomers are using co-ops to succeed in Canada

Apr 20, 2018

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8 To-Dos When Naming a Co-operative

Coming up with a name for your co-operative can be one of the more enjoyable parts of the ‘noinky bits’ of incorporating a co-operative…

Apr 10, 2018

Apr 10, 2018

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Trust, Technology and Credit Unions: an interview with Eric Dillon

“Trust is perhaps the single most important underlying element of running a financial cooperative.” Eric Dillon, CEO Conexus Credit Union

Mar 21, 2018

Mar 21, 2018

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Co-operatives First inspires & explores opportunities, creates co-operative businesses & ensures these businesses grow & thrive. www.cooperativesfirst.com

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