Co-op Week 2022, October 16 -22

Co-op Week has been proclaimed across Canada every October since 1982. Co-op Week is always held from Sunday to Saturday of the week in which International Credit Union Day falls. (ICU Day is always the third Thursday of October – this year that’s October 20.)

During this time, activities are held by co-ops all across the country to show their co-op pride. Through activities and events throughout the week, we are able to reflect on the contributions the co-operative sector has made to the lives of our co-op members, and everyone impacted by the co-op model.

This year, the theme is “Co-operation in the World of Tomorrow.” As the Canadian co-operative movement faced the difficulties of a global pandemic and many other hurdles in the last few years, we, as a community, are looking at how we can build a better future through co-operation.

“The future of co-operation lies in building relationships within our communities. Building bridges and fluid communication between each valued member of the co-operative movement in Canada is a sure way to ensure inter-cooperation, knowledge sharing and best practices to make ourselves stronger and better equipped for the future in an ever-changing world.”

Hugues Bourgeois, Executive Director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC)

Co-op Week activities are held all across the country. BC co-ops and credit unions are strong supporters of Co-op Week and don’t hesitate to show their co-op pride. Housing co-ops are no different! We use the week to celebrate our unique housing model, as well as the contributions of our co-op members – and to proudly promote ourselves.

Co-op Week Events

Here are some upcoming virtual and in-person events in Canada that we suggest checking out. If you know of an event that we should add, please let us know!

Monday, October 17

• History of Co-operative Practice, CHF BC – Zoom

Tuesday, October 18

• Hot Dog Day, CHF BC, CHF BC’s Vancouver office
• Investment Readiness Program Workshop, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada – Zoom

Wednesday, October 19

• Co-op Week Brews and Bites, BC Co-operative Association – Luppolo Brewing
• JEDI Roundtable: How Can Co-operatives Become Allies? Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada – Zoom

Thursday, October 20

• International Credit Union Day 2022 EMPOWER Webinar, World Council of Credit Unions – Zoom
• Co-op Week Chat, CHF Canada – Zoom

Saturday, October 22

• Fall Education Conference, CHF BC, Richmond and online

Various Dates

• Informal Meet and Greets (various topics), Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada – Zoom