In 2020 we saw a global uprising against the systemic racism that has existed for centuries against Black, Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC). As co-operatives, we value principles such as open and voluntary membership and concern for community. The events last year forced us to hold a mirror to ourselves and consider if our co-ops genuinely reflect the communities that we serve and how much effort we have really put into addressing racial inequity. As co-ops, we are committed to listening, learning and speaking up about issues of racial inequity. We believe that there is strength in our united efforts. 

On March 18th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Pacific Time, BCCA/ACCA will host an online panel of co-op leaders to discuss how the events of 2020 impacted their members and staff and what action they have taken since then. This event intends to be a forum for a collaborative conversation that will encourage and support co-ops of all types and sizes to take the next step regarding racial equity, diversity, and inclusion at their co-operative.

This event is part of the Co-op Innovation Series, an online meetup series facilitating greater knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation among co-operative business leaders, researchers, decision-makers and the public.

This event is free to BCCA and ACCA members, as well as all members of the public. Please visit the BCCA website to reserve your spot today.