The Co-op Camp Road Trip Extravaganza is heading through Saskatchewan this summer. We want you to be part of it.
We are cramming the Co-op Camp week into a full day of amazement in 18 Saskatchewan communities, in partnership with local co-operatives and credit unions. More details and the registration link can be found at https://sask.coop/youth/co-op-camp/camp-dates
Last week we were in Lloydminster, North Battleford, Luseland and Outlook. Thanks to our generous week one sponsors: Synergy Credit Union, Lloyminster Co-op, Innovation Credit Union, Luseland Credit Union, Delta Co-op, Riverbend Co-op and Prairie Centre Credit Union.
Here’s where we’ll be this week:
July 13 – Prince Albert (Sponsored by Affinity Credit Union)
July 14 – Humboldt (Sponsored by Conexus Credit Union)
July 15 – Martensville (Sponsored by Affinity CU)
And for the rest ofthe summer:
July 20 – Moose Jaw – (Sponsored by Conexus CU)
July 21 – Coronach – (Sponsored by Conexus CU)
July 22 – Assiniboia – (Sponsored by Conexus CU)
July 23 – Davidson – (Sponsored by Affinity CU and Riverbend Co-op)
July 27 – Melville – (Sponsored by Prairie Co-op)
July 28 – Yorkton – (Sponsored by Access Communications)
July 29 – Kamsack – (Sponsored by Affinity CU)
August 4 – Fort Qu’Appelle – (Sponsored by Prairie Co-op)
August 5 – Watrous – (Sponsored by Affinity CU)
August 10 – Estevan – (Sponsored by Affinity CU)
August 11 – Moosemin – (Sponsored by Conexus CU)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE Sessions run from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Fee is $60 (includes all supplies and lunch). Ages 12-18. New and existing participants are welcome, and you do not have to be a co-op or credit union member to participate.
You will spend the day playing co-operative games, learning about yourself and your leadership styles, and of course, having fun while building your skills and making a new friend or two!
There is still time to register, but sessions are beginning to fill up. REGISTER NOW, and pass the word to others!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO SPONSOR AN AUGUST SESSION Help spread the co-op Camp magic in your town by sponsoring one of our road trips. You can sponsor solo, or jointly with another co-op or CU in your community. Contact Tracey Quiring to learn more. Email tracey.quiring@sask.coop or call 306-343-3583.
The Co-op Camp Road Trip Extravaganza made its way to Outlook on July 9th.
DIONNE POHLER APPOINTED AS CRS CHAIR IN CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE
Congratulations to Dr. Dionne Pohler who has been appointed the CRS Chair in Co-operative Governance.
Funded by Federated Co-operatives Limited, the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) Chair is based in the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.
As part of its mandate, the chair position will support ambitious research and educational programming aimed at creating new ways of thinking about the unique governance model shared by co-operatives. Dr. Pohler will hold a primary faculty appointment in the Edwards School of Business.
Dr. Pohler began her five-year term as the CRS Chair in Co-operative Governance on July 1, 2021. The CRS chair was previously held by Dr. Murray Fulton (PhD) from 2015-2020. Learn MORE.
CCUA TWEETS ABOUT CO-OP PRINCIPLES
Since Co-ops Day on July 3rd, the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA)
has been tweeting daily about the seven international co-operative principles.
Quick Test: Can you name all seven principles?? Bonus Point: In order! The answer is HERE.
Follow CCUA on Twitter. @CCUA_ACCF
CO-OPS AND THE PANDEMIC: A STUDY
How did your co-operative, mutual or co-op association/federation cope with the pandemic?
Share your experience by completing a survey developed by Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, the International Centre for Co-operative Management, Cape Breton University University, and the Institut de recherche et d'éducation pour les coopératives et les mutuelles de l'Université de Sherbrooke.
CMC and its partners are undertaking a study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian co-operatives, credit unions and mutuals. Its purpose is to:
Understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Canadian co-operatives and mutuals;
Learn about the measures they adopted to weather the crisis and help their members and communities;
Identify the support they offered and received during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The results will be used to assist CMC in its mission to support and represent Canadian co-operative and mutual businesses by working with key players in the co-operative sector and government.
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and is found at this LINK.
THE CO-OPERATORS AMONG THE BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS
Every year since 2002, Corporate Knights has evaluated Canadian companies with annual revenue of over $1 billion on a growing number of key performance indicators. This year’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens were evaluated against 24 key performance indicators.
Congratulations to The Co-operators for achieving a rank of number 3, with an overall score of 82%. (Last year they were ranked number 4.)
Other co-ops on the list: Vancity ranked number 8 and Desjardins placed 50th.
Meet all of 2021’s Best 50 Canadian corporate citizens HERE.
CELEBRATE THE WORK OF CDF CANADA
Empowering women through co-operatives is at the centre of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada’s (CDF Canada) work. This year, COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on society, especially for women. With lockdowns, there has been an increase in domestic responsibilities, loss in livelihoods, and rising domestic violence.
As economies started to open after the initial lockdown, CDF Canada began with the SEW, Ukraine project to foster economic prosperity for 2,200 women. The project will support women with access to employment and training. In addition, the project will help women with higher skills to establish new micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Read more about the other projects undertaken by CDF Canada HERE.
ECEF IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Emerging Co-operators Education Fund (ECEF) is now accepting application to support young co-operators’ access to learning opportunities such as
Attending a co-op conference,
Undergrad or grad courses related to co-operative or mutual studies, or
Developing research projects that support the development of the co-op and mutual sector.
Amounts are available up to $2500 for those aged 18-35. HURRY: The deadline for most applications is July 15th, but some funding is available until Jan 1, 2022. All of the details are HERE.
WHAT'S MISSING? ARE YOU UP TO DATE??
For the last few months, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) has been updating its listings of co-operatives, credit unions and mutuals - the only national inventory of its kind in Canada.
The research project involves contacting every co-operative, credit union and mutual in Canada by email to verify basic details and contact information. One of the results will be in updated data that appears on the interactive national CO-OP MAP.
The project will be winding down soon. If your organization hasn't been contacted yet by CMC, they may not have your email address. Send your name, corporate email and co-op/CU/mutual name to Mark Ventry, Project Manager, at mventry@canada.coop or use the link available from CMC’s map page. The research team will send a secure link where you can review and update your information.
Celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948, International Credit Union Day reflects on the credit union movement’s history and achievements and raise awareness about the sector. This year the day falls on 21 October and marks its 73rd anniversary; first observed in 1948.
The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is encouraging credit unions from across the world to showcase how they are working to improve the financial well-being of their members and share their memorable ICU Day plans and highlights with credit unions worldwide on social media using #ICUDay.
The apex will also release official ICU Day 2021 posters and logos that credit unions will be able to use to promote the day.
THE ONLY LICENSED DAY CARE CENTRE IN TOWN IS A CO-OP
Visit the SCA blog and read our newest co-op profile: La Ronge Child Care Co-operative.
When COVID-19 struck, La Ronge Child Care Co-operative (LRCCC) swiftly moved into action. While schools and other services were shutting down in the early days of the pandemic, the co-operative remained open and prioritized its child care spaces for workers in healthcare, policing and other essential services so they could continue to do their jobs.
Saskatchewan is home to more than 850 co-operatives and credit unions operating in 24 sectors of the economy. This is the third spotlight on one of our province’s diverse, community-focused co-op businesses. Read our full BLOG POST to learn more.
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Here’s where we’ll be this week:
Congratulations to Dr. Dionne Pohler who has been appointed the CRS Chair in Co-operative Governance.
Every year since 2002, Corporate Knights has evaluated Canadian companies with annual revenue of over $1 billion on a growing number of key performance indicators. This year’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens were evaluated against 24 key performance indicators.
This year’s 
