October 2023

NEWS

Co-ops Mean BUSINESS ⚡ – Co-op Week  // Oct 15-21 –
For 75 years, the Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Co-operatives have been supporting co-operatives of our province with over 100,000 members. 💪
Co-op Week 2023 is almost here and we’re so excited to share our schedule of events with you all!CHECK IT OUT

Co-operative Incubator Pilot Program – Bring Your Dream Co-op to LIFE –
The Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Co-operatives’ Co-operative Incubator Pilot Program is for change-makers, community leaders, builders, connectors, innovators, advocates and activists, creatives, dreamers, and doers alike.
Apply:  Nov ‘23 – Jan ‘24
Program Runs:  Feb ‘24 – July ‘24
Interested in being the FIRST to know when the applications for this program will be launched? STAY IN THE KNOW
EVENTS

Co-op Week 2023 Event Schedule 📅– Full List of Events Now Available –
Check out all the incredible events and activities we are thrilled to host with generous support from our sponsors:Bell Island Co-op Week Cookie: October 15 – 21 (Purchase Until Sold Out at Bakery in Wabana) Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Learning Session: October 17 (12-1PM NLT – Online) What is a Co-op? Info Session: October 17 (7-8:30 PM NLT – In Person in St. John’s) Co-operators Info Session: October 18 (12-1PM NLT – Online) Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training: October 18 (1:30-4:30PM NLT – Online) Co-operative Housing Forum: October 18 (7-8:30PM NLT – In Person in Mount Pearl) Fogo Process Film Screening: October 20 (7-8:30PM NLT – In Person in St. John’s) Yoga Kula Co-op Free Yoga Class: October 21 (9:30-10:30AM NLT – In Person in St. John’s) SEE MORE
RESOURCES

2023 Governance Summit ⛰️– Co-ops, Credit Unions & Collaboration –
Check out this opportunity hosted by the Governance Professionals of Canada coming up on October 24th to learn from experts and industry leaders on the topics of Collaboration & Data, Collaboration & Regulation, and Collaboration & Governance!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Deals & Discounts with Perkopolis 💸– NLFC members save on tonnes of items –
Did you know that NLFC Members can enjoy deals through Perkoloplis to access discounts from thousands of product and service providers such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cineplex, West Jet, Hello Fresh, Adidas, and more!

To get your member code reach out:EMAIL DAVE
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Labrador Artisans Co-operative– New Member Alert –
The Labrador Artisans Co-operative is made up of skilled artisans in Southern Labrador who celebrate the rich heritage & culture of their home through their work.
Barking, natural dye and local imagery are found in their products — pieces that are exclusive to the region and always one-of-a-kind.FIND THEM HERE

Yoga Kula Co-operative– New Member Alert –
The Yoga Kula Co-Operative is a dedicated community for independent yoga, meditation and wellness instructors and their students. It is a beautiful shared rental space in St. John’s for local wellness professionals to affordably run their businesses and come together to support each other. Their goal is to offer classes that will strengthen your body, stimulate your mind and nourish your soul. FIND THEM HERE