The Co-operative Intelligence Unit (CIU) has released its thought-provoking paper, Co-operatives in the time of COVID-19, that examines the COVID and post-pandemic world from a variety of perspectives and drivers of change.
Read MoreAs part of our Co-op Week celebration (and in lieu of our Annual Gathering of Co-operatives), ACCA is hosting a two-hour session on Wednesday, October 14, that explores the factors that will impact the co-operative sector – and your members – in the next 18 months.
Read MoreThe Family Multi-Purpose Co-operative, located in Calgary, is an innovative saving and lending co-operative. When the COVID pandemic occurred, the Co-operative knew that its members would be impacted financially, and some members might have difficulties making their monthly savings contributions.
Read MoreWe are so saddened to announce the cancellation of our 2020 Summer Co-operative Youth Leadership Program due to the Alberta Government’s advisory on mass gatherings.
Read MoreIn a global pandemic rife with uncertainty, the steadfast reliability and stability of Alberta’s co-operative sector are clearer than ever.
Read MoreIf you’re not familiar with the work of the Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op (MCHB), you’re not alone. It wasn’t until I met with the Executive Director, Yvonne Chiu, that I realized how amazing and important their work is for new Canadians living in Edmonton.
Read MoreFor such an amazing group that does so much to help so many, the MCHB’s asks to help them through this difficult time are relatively small – and they are a great opportunity for ACCA members to connect and help each other.
Read MoreThe ACCA Board of Directors held its regular meeting via Zoom conference call on Friday, March 27. Much of the discussion centred around COVID-19 and the impacts to ACCA and its members.
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