Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation 2022 Conference

Congress 2022 turns our attention to transitions, to the impact of a global pandemic that has taken so many lives and exposed and exacerbated inequities within and across nations—and the structural and systemic factors that produce and reproduce them. If the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted a world we thought we knew, it has also caused rethinking of values and priorities, posing challenging questions about what recovery will look like—and for whom. The pandemic has underlined intersecting forms of oppression and highlighted remarkable resilience and capacities among peoples determined to build back better, marching in solidarity and making sure that there will be “Nothing about us without us.” Social movements are leading the way to socio-economic, ecological, cultural, and racial justice promoting circular, caring, and solidarity economies. They should not be mistaken for, far less dismissed as, angry versions of populism. They are rather coalitions of creativity, caring, and concern.

Whether it is flooding, droughts, or wildfires, growing food insecurity, aggravated income gaps, growing gig economy, systemic racism and sexism, worsening housing precarity, social movement energies, creativity, and coalition have never been more needed. The co-operative movement has historically brought together diverse groups to meet their economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations, but we are also learning to be more vigilant in decentring whiteness. In the current crisis, this conference will discuss how the co-operative movement can engage in ethical alliances that do not elide difference but value diversity as collective empowerment to advance just transitions and a just recovery for all.

Keynote speakers:

• Christine Clarke, Freedom Dreams Co-op
• John Restaskis, Co-operative Institute

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This unique learning program is specifically designed for individuals helping to manage and lead social change and community-focused organizations.  Through 6 sessions of supported and embodied learning that examine self-leadership, leading and understanding others, and leading within an organization, you can expect to emerge from the course energized, aligned, and equipped to harness your leadership to best effect. 

Community Leadership Program: 6 Day Intensive

This course is carefully designed to be impactful for leaders at all stages. Whether you are a senior, middle, or new manager, it is always invaluable to pause to reflect on and deepen your leadership practice in a supportive learning environment.  

Learning Objectives: 

1.  Module 1 (14 hours): Leading and Understanding Myself
   Becoming a more self-aware and confident leader, build on current skills and experience to gain greater clarity and insight into your leadership style and strengths so you can have a greater impact on your work.
2.  Module 2 (14 hours): Leading and Understanding Others
   Enhance and build key senior leadership skills to engage and lead people so you can all contribute and thrive professionally, meet the challenge of growing an organization and increase your impact. 
3.  Module 3 (14 hours): Leading within my Organization
   Be more prepared for the opportunities and challenges that being a leader presents, build essential skills of a change leader, learn to develop teams and build team resilience, learn to lead through change and transition and expertly communicate through courageous conversations. 

Accreditation:  This program offers the opportunity to achieve the ILM Award in Leadership accreditation.  A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the program. 

When: 9am - 4pm ET on Thursdays (biweekly) from April 7 - June 16, 2022 (6 days in total)

Limited Capacity: Please note that the course will be capped at 20 learners to ensure each participant has a high quality, engaging and impactful experience. 

Course Registration:
$1250 for CCEDNet members ($250 savings)
$1500 for Non-members

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be available at the workshop. Additional accessibility accommodations are available by advanced request.

If you have any questions currently or would like to discuss the program, please be in touch anytime with Adriana Zylinski. 

The impact of this program has been championed by the groups of staff that have gone through this Leadership Program every year since 2016! 

Impact to date: 

• 93% of learners indicated the training was very effective in helping them to apply the learning in their day-to-day leadership role 
• 97% of learners would recommend the training to a friend or colleague
• 100% of the learners who moved through the program said they used the learning in their roles (90% of whom felt they would use it often or every day!)

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CCEDNet's 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on...

June 9, 2022
10am Pacific Time, 11am Mountain, 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 2pm Atlantic, 2:30pm Newfoundland

This year's AGM repeats the success of the last seven years by being entirely virtual and bilingual. Members are able to make motions, vote and comment in English or French, all from the comfort of their computer. 

Access documents, resolutions, and board nominations

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