Growing up in Toronto’s Atkinson Co-op, Labib Chowdhury was raised in a culture of volunteering. His father was active on the co-op’s social committee, and from a young age, Labib … Continued
Maria Hawkins, Ottawa’s “Blues Lady” and a resident of Andy Andras Co‑op Housing for Seniors, is a difficult woman to pin down for an interview. I finally caught up with her at Capital … Continued
At CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting last spring, Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and the role CHF Canada should play in this process, was front and centre on the agenda. … Continued
Southwest of London, ON stands a stone monument with the known names of children who attended the Mount Elgin Industrial School, a residential school for First Nations children that operated … Continued
Did you know that the third week of October is Co-op Week across Canada? Co-op Week is a chance for members to celebrate the co-op advantage. Here are five ways … Continued
CHF Canada’s Ottawa office will be closed Monday, September 24, 2018. This is due to Ottawa’s emergency preparedness bulletin asking people to work from home if possible while city and hydro … Continued
October 1 is National Seniors Day, an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of seniors in our families, our lives and our co-op communities. Housing co-ops can consider ways to recognize … Continued
Keza Uwitonze received one of CHF Canada’s Manitoba Diversity Scholarships in 2015. She lives with her family at Carpathia Co-op in Winnipeg. CHF Canada’s Diversity Scholarships are available to young people … Continued
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CHF Canada 2019 AGM Member Education Forum and Co-operative Management Conference June 5-8, 2019 – London, ON BACKGROUND CHF Canada is looking for workshop submissions for … Continued
Housing co-ops in Canada are doing amazing things. With community land trusts, innovative funding models, housing geared to seniors and other groups with specific needs, and the many ways that … Continued