P8 Series by the Ontario Cooperative Association – OCA | From Principle to Practice: Breaking Down Barriers – Lessons for a More Inclusive Economy

Join the Ontario Cooperative Association (OCA) on February 22nd, 2023 for the P8 Series – From Principle to Practice: Breaking Down Barriers – Lessons for a More Inclusive Economy An exploration of some of the key systemic barriers that exist for under-represented groups wanting to develop, or currently operating a co-operative,...

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Apply today for IEF Micro-grants – applications accepted until Feb. 14

The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation are accepting applications for their IEF Micro-grants. There are six $5000 cash micro-grants available under four categories. Applications will be accepted until 3pm ET, February 14, 2023. Winners will be notified by February 28, 2023. The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation Micro-grants are designed to support Canadian entrepreneurs and...

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Worlding Feminist Solidarity Economies Series: “Daring to conceptualize the Black Social Economy.”

We are so excited to announce that Dr. Sherice Nelson is a speaker in the Worlding Feminist Solidarity Economies Series on Thursday, October 27th, from 11:00 to 13:00.  The talk title is “Daring to conceptualize the Black Social Economy.” And she will be presenting with Jamye Wooten (Cllctivly) and Juliet ‘Kego...

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Dr. Keisha Blain talks about her important new book, “UNTIL I AM FREE!

@KeishaBlain talks about her important new book, “Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America.” Are you registered yet? https://bit.ly/3yfasuv “We have a long fight and this fight is not mine alone, but you are not free whether you are white or black, until I am...

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Origins of Cooperative Economics – ROSCAs – A Black History Month Event by the Banker Ladies

Join us on February 8 at 8:00 pm EST! TOPIC: THE ORIGINS OF COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS: ROSCAS A BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT. Moderated by: Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein, University of Toronto Panelists:  Andria Barrett, The Banker Ladies Council  Mabinty Bangura, The Banker Ladies Council Juliet Kego Ume-Onyido, Black Women Professional...

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