Co-op News and Updates

Nominations Now Open

MCA is currently accepting nominations for our 2021 Co-op Awards Program.  Please consider nominating worthy individuals or organizations that we can celebrate during National Co-op Week in October 2021.  For more information visit our Awards Page, or download our nomination forms here:

Co-op Development Grants Now Available

MCA is currently accepting applications for our Co-op Development Grants.  Established and emerging co-ops are invited to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to support their co-op development work.  For more information please read through the program details on the application form. The application deadline is May 15, 2021.  

Manitoba Co-op Profiles

Over the next several weeks, the MCA will be launching profiles of various co-ops working around Manitoba.  Every Wednesday we will post a new profile and you can read about the incredible work that Manitoba co-ops are accomplishing.  Check this space regularly to view this weeks profile and to see past profiles.

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

Learning Opportunities

Working remotely during the pandemic?  Ready to learn something new and network with interesting people?  

• Many organizations are taking advantage of the stay at home orders to offer online education/training programs.  Normally, a lot of this training would be offered in person, requiring travel and accommodations driving up the expenses, but now we have the opportunity to participate from wherever we are in the world.  Check out some of the really great learning opportunities available online The International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University is offering a variety of programs including Masters programs, graduate diplomas, and certificates as well as short Executive Education programs.  Be sure to visit their website to learn more about the various opportunities that await you.

If you have a learning event that you would like to see posted here, please contact us via our email listed below.