Connection Tour Kicks Off at U of A: Join Us for “Co-ops in the Modern Economy”
This spring, we’re hitting the road.
ACCA is launching the Co-op Connection Tour—a province-wide initiative to celebrate, connect, and strengthen Alberta’s co-operative sector through in-person events in communities across the province.
And what better way to kick off the tour than by joining a robust conversation already underway?
First Stop - the University of Alberta
We’re proud to mark the first stop of the tour at an in-person workshop hosted by Dr. Dan Yu from the University of Alberta, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and community leaders for a day of dialogue and insight.
Co-operatives in the Modern Economy: Challenges and Potential Solutions
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | University Club, University of Alberta (Winspear Room)
This day-long event offers a rare opportunity to engage with both the academic and practical sides of co-operatives. Whether you’re deep in the work or new to the model, you’ll find ideas worth exploring and voices worth hearing.
Featuring
Murray Fulton, Professor Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan
Marc-André Pigeon, Director, Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Dionne Pohler, Co-operative Governance Chair, University of Saskatchewan
Clark Banack, Director, Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities
Kyle White, Director of Education, Co-operatives First
Dan Ohler, Co-op Leader & Speaker
…and more
Logistics & Registration
Register by: May 14, 2025
General Admission: $50
Students: $25
** Includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
Parking: Windsor Car Park – View Rates
Contact: Dr. Dan Yu – dan.yu@ualberta.ca
See you there
This event offers more than presentations—it’s a meeting place for ideas, collaboration, and co-operative energy.
Alberta Co-operatives: This is your first call to connect. Meet us in Edmonton for the opening leg of the Co-op Connection Tour. Whether you’re attending to learn, contribute, or build new relationships, your presence matters. Look for our table and say hello.
What’s Next?
After May 20, the Co-op Connection Tour will continue across Alberta—stopping in communities large and small to spotlight co-op solutions, share stories, and build momentum for a thriving sector.
Interested in hosting a stop on the tour? We’re looking for co-operatives, economic developers, and community champions who want to help us bring people together and spark new connections. Reach out to execdir@accca.coop —we’d love to collaborate.
This is just the beginning. #Co-opsAreChangemakers