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JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION!
In March 1909, the Co-operative Union of Canada – which became the Canadian Co-operative Association in 1987 – held its inaugural meeting in Hamilton, Ontario. To mark this momentous occasion and celebrate the contribution co-operatives and credit unions have made to the lives of Canadians and their communities over the past century, CCA is organizing a series of special centenary activities throughout 2009.
A LEGACY OF SUCCESS
The success, sustainability and community engagement of the Canadian co-operative movement over the past 100 years is a testament to the dedication and commitment of literally millions of members, volunteers and staff who believed in the co-op model as a way of controlling their economic destiny and improving their livelihoods. The 100th anniversary of the establishment of the first national association to represent the interests of the burgeoning co-op movement provides a genuine opportunity to share the co-op story and look forward to the next 100 years of its continued success. For this reason, the 100th anniversary theme is: Celebrating a Century of Co-operation: Honouring the Past, Building the Future.
Activities relating to the 100th anniversary will include
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- The publication of A Century of Co-operation, a commemorative book on the history of the CUC/CCA and the Canadian co-operative movement by Ian MacPherson, Canada`s pre-eminent co-op historian.
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- The 2009 CCA Congress, which will include a gala reception and display of photos and co-op memorabilia at Library and Archives Canada. The Congress will take place in at The Westin in Ottawa from June 16-19, 2009.
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- A Youth Action Strategy for young Canadian co-operators, to engage Canadian youth in employment, leadership and education in the co-operative sector.
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Hear CCA Executive Director Carol Hunter’s interview with Talk 820 Radio in Hamilton about CCA’s 100th anniversary
Anniversary Sponsors
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