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13 April 2023
Rochdale: The First Consumer Co-op
We live in a world divided by competition, but what would it be like if we thought about co-operating?
Take a look back at what the pioneers of Rochdale, England thought, and the birth of the co-operative movement which has inspired The Youth Excellence Society’s values and organization.
20 September 2022
DeCosmos Village Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The co-op put co-op housing on the map in Vancouver, and were also significantly involved in establishing CHF BC.
3 June 2022
The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada
In observing National Indigenous History Month this June, we are providing our members with exclusive access to an online Indigenous cultural awareness course called The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada.
10 February 2022
20 Years of Working with Vancouver Island Co-ops
2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the merger of The Vancouver Island Co-operative Housing Association and the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC. The result — one federation serving housing co-ops across the province — has been a resounding success.
27 February 2012
Remembering Shirley Schmid
The co-op housing sector lost one of its true pioneers this month when Shirley Schmid passed away on February 11 at the age of 79. Almost 40 years ago, Shirley organized the first housing…