Join us for a screening of Atautsikut: Leaving None Behind, a film by John Houston, including a bag lunch that you can choose to eat on site, or take with you to eat on your own.
About the Film A marginalized people rose up from humble beginnings, with nothing but their talent, their guiding principles, and their determination to leave none behind. The public has heard so many sad stories, but “Atautsikut/Leaving None Behind” reveals another aspect of the true North. In their own words, raw and unfiltered, the Nunavik Inuit and Cree recount their struggle and how their co-ops came shining through—a message of hope.
How did the Inuit and Cree of Nunavik (Northern Quebec) manage to transform their lives without relinquishing their values? Knowledge holders in “Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind” say art played a key role. It was carving sales that fueled the upstart co-operatives’ bid to break the monopoly of “the boss”—the Hudson’s Bay Company. Fifty years ago, those co-ops federated, to build a prosperous future for all—in keeping with their principle of leaving none behind. Listen as Elders reveal how a little patchwork of co-operatives banded together to come out from under the boss—and change their place in the world.
Event Details 11:00 AM – Registration / Vaccine Status Check / Welcome
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Film Screening
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – lunch / brown bag “take and go lunch” or eat onsite
Cost $20 per person, which includes lunch. Payable in advance - credit card (phone Victoria at 306.343.3582), or by e-transfer (email to victoria.morris@sask.coop). At the door - credit card, cheque, or cash.
Location Courtyard Room, Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre
2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon
To Register Send your name and company name to victoria.morris@sask.coop, by October 13 and indicate any dietary restrictions.
Masks required unless eating your lunch
Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test required
This event will be in a room with a capacity for 60 people, and people will be seated at 2 per table, to provide as much social distancing as possible.
Flag Raising Ceremony Monday, October 18, 2021 at 11:45 AM, Regina
You are invited to a Flag-Raising Ceremony to recognize Co-op Week in Saskatchewan. Held at the Flag Pole area outside at the Legislative Building, Regina. No charge to attend. RSVP required by October 8. DETAILS.
Co-op Week Luncheon Monday, October 18 from 12:15 – 1:30pm, Regina
A timely lunch and learn at The Atlas Hotel, Regina, featuring Nick Crighton, Director of Indigenous Engagement, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
Indigenous engagement can be very broad and often times overwhelming which can lead to delayed progress in your organization. This presentation will give you high level tools and strategies that can help further your Indigenous engagement efforts. No charge to attend. RSVP required by October 8. More details HERE.
Thank you to SaskCentral and the Government of Saskatchewan for sponsoring this Co-op Week luncheon.
The Saskatchewan Co-operative Merit Award Ceremony Monday, October 18, The Atlas Hotel, Regina
An in-person celebration of the eight recipients of the 2020 & 2021 Saskatchewan Co-operative Merit Awards. See below for our Award recipients - how many do you recognize?
Reception at 5:30pm, dinner and awards ceremony begins at 6:30. $60. Purchase tickets by October 8. More details and how to order tickets at https://sask.coop/events/co-op-merit-awards
Our 2020 and 2021 Co-operative Merit Award Recipients Honouring eight individuals who have made outstanding co-op and credit union contributions
Join us as we celebrate our Award recipients. We have posted profiles of each recipient on our Facebook and other social media platforms @CoopNewsSK (Twitter), @SaskCoopAssociation (Facebook) and @coopcamprocks (Instagram).
Deadline to register is close of business on Friday, October 8th. There is still time to register to attend the cocktail reception, dinner and Awards ceremony.
LIFETIME CO-OPERATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2021: Milt Kerpan (posthumous), Keith Nixon and Lori Sanders
2020: Stuart Dyrland and Brad Schultz
CO-OPERATIVE YOUNG LEADER AWARD 2021: Josh Noble and Kim Schmidt
2020: Wes Filson
Co-op Week #LocalCoopLove Online Scavenger Hunt October 17-23, everywhere using the GooseChase app, your smart phone and an internet connection
The #LocalCoopLove Scavenger Hunt is back and it's better than ever.
We have partnered with Manitoba Co-operative Association to expand the game! Play from anywhere using the GooseChase App: You do not have to live or work in Saskatchewan or Manitoba!
Get in on the excitement and register a team! (You can also play solo.) More than 30 teams have registered so far. We encourage you to register now so you can play during Co-op Week. Download the Scavenger Hunt details and rule from this LINK and send to your friends and colleagues. More information is HERE.
DONATE A PRIZE: If your organization would like to donate a prize for this event, please email Victoria.Morris@sask.coop by October 15, 2021.
CO-OP WEEK PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Co-op Week will be celebrated from October 17 to 23, 2021 using the theme "Embracing the future with co-operation”. To help you promote Canada’s unique celebratory week, here's a PROMOTIONAL KIT that you can use. Download logos, messages, banners and more!
Here are three tips to help you promote Co-op Week:
1. Add the Co-op Week 2021 logo to your email autosignature, website and social media feeds.
2. Use the #Coopweek2021 hashtag in your social media.
3. Share success stories about co-ops in your communities to your staff, board and members.
Email victoria.morris@sask.coop with details about your events, and tag SCA in your social media feeds so that we can assist with amplifying your Co-op Week activities.
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 October 21 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.
Official ICU Day 2021 posters and logos (as shown above) for credit unions to use can be downloaded from this LINK.
THE CO-OP WEEK FEATURE IS HERE!!
The annual Co-op Week feature has just been released. Eight easy-to-read articles, profiling some of Saskatchewan's unique and diverse co-operatives.
Get your copy in the latest print issue of Prairie Dog or Planet S magazines. (pick up locations are found on their websites.) Or download from the home pages of https://prairiedogmag.com/ and https://planetsmag.com, or click on the image at right.
WE DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE UP TO
Co-op Week is a very popular event in Saskatchewan. Co-ops and credit unions across the province celebrate their co-op heritage and their commitments to community and members.
Tell us what you have planned for #CoopWeek2021 and we will do our best to promote it. Send us an emailwith your plans and photos.
Tag us on social media @CoopNewsSK (Twitter), @SaskCoopAssociation (Facebook) and @coopcamprocks (Instagram).and we'll amplify your messages.
Some new and exciting changes are in store for the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program.
Watch for our announcement coming October 18th at 8am!
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On behalf of the Saskatchewan co-operative community, SCA works to support and promote the co-operative model for community and economic development.
Flag Raising Ceremony
Co-op Week is a very popular event in Saskatchewan. Co-ops and credit unions across the province celebrate their co-op heritage and their commitments to community and members.
Some new and exciting changes are in store for the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program. 
