Workshop Intro:

Afternoon workshop: 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

In this session you’ll learn how co-ops strengthen the democratic processes and lessen inequities. Robin will share how the Co-op Principles and other key tools help to build resilient co-ops and stronger communities.

This webinar is part of our first virtual Fall Education Conference.

Workshop Date:

31/10/2020

Workshop Location:

Online

Workshop Type:

scheduled

Workshop Duration:

2 Hrs

Facilitator:

Robin Puga

Description:

Facilitator Robin Puga co-hosts an educational radio program on Vancouver Co-op Radio.

Each for All: The Co-operative Connection explores topics related to co-operative and social economy organizations. Robin has served on the boards of the British Columbia Co-operative Association, the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation and Vancouver Co-operative Radio. From 2002-2008, Robin was Technology Director of the British Columbia Institute for Co-operative Studies (BCICS). Today, Robin spends his weekdays as the Chief Technology Officer of Affinity Bridge, a values-led web and mobile application development company in Vancouver.

In 2009, Robin and two friends formed CanTrust Hosting Co-operative to provide Canadian-based managed web hosting solutions for non-profit and community organizations. This worker co-op currently employs four people and supports the online needs of over 200 community organizations and businesses.

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