Annual Co-op Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for our 2026 Co-op Awards Program.  There are 4 award categories recognizing both individuals and cooperatives.  More details and the nomination forms are available on the MCA website.  The nomination deadline is May 31, 2026.  Join us in recognizing cooperative achievement in Manitoba! 

Co-op Connections Zoom Engagement Series

Join us on the third Tuesday of every other month for our free 1-hour lunch time zoom conversation about topics that are impacting co-ops today.  At each session we are joined by experts who present some thoughts on our chosen topic followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and conversation with participants on the call.  You can now view the recording of our presenters on MCAs YouTube channel.

Follow MCA’s social media (@ManitobaCoop on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook) to learn about when our next session is being offered and the topic we will be covering. 

Co-op Camp Challenge

Co-op camps across Canada are raising money through the Co-op Camp Challenge.  This is an opportunity for you to make a donation and receive a charitable tax receipt in support of Co-op Camp!

For many people, their experience at Co-op Camp was their first introduction to cooperatives.  These co-op camp programs are essential for introducing and engaging young people in the Canadian cooperative landscape.  Please consider making a donation and supporting our co-op camps across Canada.

Manitoba Co-op Profiles

In 2021, MCA developed a series of Manitoba Co-op Profiles highlighting to achievements and accomplishments of some Manitoba cooperatives.  Be sure to check out the profiles below:

March 24, 2021 – “Diversification, Remaining Local and Giving Back to the Community” – a profile of Red River Co-operative

March 31, 2021 – “Lateral Networks – Rebuilding the Food System” – a profile of Fireweed Food Co-op

April 7, 2021 – “A Stay That Feels Like Home” – a profile of the Manitoba Bed & Breakfast Marketing Co-op Inc

April 14, 2021 – “Sewing With a Purpose – A Newcomer Co-op Model” – a profile of Hand in Glove Community Co-op Inc

April 21, 2021 – “What it Means to be a Worker Co-op” – a profile of Organic Planet Worker Co-op

April 28, 2021 – “A Truly Local Farmers’ Market” – a profile of Le Marché St Norbert Farmers’ Market

May 5, 2021 – “Providing for and Supporting the Communities of Southwestern Manitoba” – a profile of Westman Communications Group

May 12, 2021 – “Serving the Communities of Canada’s Remote North” – a profile of Arctic Co-operatives Limited

May 19, 2021 – “Providing Safe and Affordable Housing for Members” – a profile of Village Canadien Housing Co-operative

May 26, 2021 – “Providing a Safe, Reliable and Inclusive Carsharing Program” – a profile of Peg City Car Co-op Ltd

June 2, 2021 – “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” – a profile of Village Co-op of Care (In Development)

June 9, 2021 – “Engaging the Community in Cooperative Health and Wellness” – a profile of NorWest Co-op Community Health

June 16, 2021 – “What a Credit Union was meant to be” – a profile of Rosenort Credit Union

June 23, 2021 – “Dedicated to Building Certified Energy Efficient Buildings in Manitoba” – a profile of Sun Certified Builders Cooperative Ltd.

June 30, 2021 – “Meeting the community’s needs as a successful hardware business” – a profile of Pollock’s Hardware Co-op Ltd.

July 7, 2021 – “Providing financial services for the wellbeing and resilience of members, employees, communities and environment” – a profile of Assiniboine Credit Union