Saskatchewan Co-operative Association

Co operative Inclusion: Yes, We Can Be All Things to All People Co‑operatives are powerful engines for social and economic change — but in Canada, we’re still far from tapping into their full potential. We know the co‑operative model works. We know it’s built on values and principles that centre community, democracy, and sustainability. And yet, when i...

Big impact starts with community. 💙

Through Co-operators Community Funds (CCF), we support organizations that help underserved youth build skills, access mental health support and find meaningful job opportunities.

Here’s what that looked like last year:
✨ 132 funding applications received
✨ $1.72M disbursed
✨ 68 Canadian organizations supported

This is what showing up for communities can do.

Want to see the impact in action? Check out our CCF annual report: https://www.cooperators.ca/en/about-us/sustainability/social-impact/co-operators-community-funds

Help us find a new name for Saskatoon Co-op! For over 90 years, we’ve grown alongside our members—and today, we serve communities beyond Saskatoon. Because of that, our membership has expressed interest in finding a new name that's more inclusive to all our communities.

Don’t worry! The Co-op name and shield are staying the same. We’re simply replacing “Saskatoon” with something more inclusive and unique from the help of our members. ❤️

✨You could WIN $2,000 in gift cards! Guidelines to submit your name idea include:
✔️Must be a Saskatoon Co-op member
✔️2 words max (plus “Co-op”)
✔️All names are subject to legal vetting

All entries must be submitted through the form on our website.

For full contest rules and to submit your name idea, visit: https://www.saskatoonco-op.crs/sites/saskatoon/local/detail/saskatoon-co-op-name-change.

We're back by popular demand with the first Co-ops & Cocktails networking event of 2026! Our event will take place on May 26th at the Remai Modern from 5:00-8:30 PM.

Join us for an evening of connection and conversation as we lift up the unique power of cooperative businesses. Whether you're a seasoned co-op member, a founder, or a professional working in a traditional corporate environment, this event offers a unique opportunity to expand your network and gain new perspectives. This isn't just for co-op experts—it's for anyone curious about innovative business models, social impact, and building a more resilient economy.

The next Co-ops & Cocktails networking event is May 26! — Saskatchewan Co-operative Association Join us for an evening of connection and conversation as we lift up the unique power of cooperative businesses. Whether you're a seasoned co-op member, a founder, or a professional working in a traditional corporate environment, this event offers a unique opportunity to expand your network and gain

Rental assistance through the Federal Community Housing Initiative (FCHI) and the Canada Community Housing Initiative (CCHI) are scheduled to end in 2028, putting thousands of affordable co-op households is at risk. We must act now — and "You Hold the Key"!

Join us online on Tuesday, May 5 to discover how you can support our campaign to renew federal rental assistance and protect affordable co-op homes. Register now: dub.sh/yhtk-virtual-rally

CWCF members: still time to register for our Worker Co-op Finance 201 webinars. https://canadianworker.coop/upcoming-events/

Join us on May 6 for our next Co-op Conversation, "Advancing the Safety and Wellbeing of Waste-pickers through Co-operatives: The Story of Coop Les Valoristes" featuring Ma**ca Vazquez Tagliero".

Register to this free online event via the following link: https://uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a3RLD913Zk6pK4e

🚨New Publication Alert: In this new report, Stan Yu and Marc-Andre Pigeon surveyed 312 alumni of Co-operative Youth Education Programs, such as Co-op Camps, to explore whether they currently engage with the co-op sector in their professional and personal lives, and their reflections on the lasting impact of these programs.

Read the report:https://usaskstudies.coop/documents/research-reports/cyep-alumni-survey-report.pdf

A big thanks to all of our research partners for making this study happen! Alberta Community and Co-operative Association, The YES, Saskatchewan Co-operative Association, Ontario Co-operative Association, and Manitoba Cooperative Association

Our next Co-op Conversation featuring eileen mary holowka and their talk, "Using the Co-operative Model to Change the Game in the Creative Industry" takes place next week!

You can still register to this free online event here: https://uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx3gxLK1v46Qho2