Kira is the Communications and Membership Engagement Coordinator at COCo, and trains organizations in conflict, anti-oppression, and communications.
Imagine Canada is conducting a national survey to understand charities’ and non-profits’ experiences with the federal government’s Canada Summer Jobs program. This survey is being undertaken as part of their ongoing research into barriers to youth employment in the charitable and non-profit sector (you can check out the Working Group on Youth Employment for more information on […]
Almost two years ago, COCo hosted a project called By and For Us: The Community at the Head of the Organization. That project focussed on the experiences of community organizations that are run by, or center the voices of the community they serve. Over the course of that project, we got familiar with Accessibilize Montreal. This […]
Is your social media presence a little… lacking? Do you have a Facebook page that you occasionally update, but don’t get a lot of likes or shares? Do you update it regularly, but aren’t sure that it is actually helping your organization? Are you confused about whether you should be on Twitter or freaking out […]
Registration Opens (11:30 am) Opening Panel (12:00-1:00pm) English and French, MAI Café, first floor The Diversé d’Abord Research team will open the day by presenting the preliminary results of our research. Having Hard Conversations: The Courage to Face Ourselves (1-2:30) English, room 428 This workshop will tackle the personal and emotional responses we have to […]
It’s no secret that the community sector in Quebec is dogged with high employee turnover, slowing project momentum and putting a strain on groups’ HR capacity. Many community workers, torn between their desire to work and act in collective solidarity and contribute to the common good, and rising pressures on family and health with advancing […]
COCo is looking for a a trainer/facilitator to support community organizations! About COCo: The Centre for Community Organizations (COCo) is a provincial non-profit that works to nurture an inclusive, social-justice oriented Quebec community sector where grassroots organizations can thrive. We believe that is an important part of creating a more just and equitable society overall. […]
After months of research and preparation, we are ready to announce Diversité d’Abord, our day of reflection and training on racism and colonialism in Quebec’s community sector. Spots are limited, so register fast! Since January, the Centre for Community Organisations (COCo) has been engaged in an in-depth research project exploring race and racism in Quebec’s […]
Diversité d’Abord is a yearlong research project exploring racial diversity in the Quebec community sector. We want to know: How Quebec community organizations perceive and address racial diversity and the impacts of colonialism on their team How non-profit staff and volunteers experience race in their workplaces Following collecting data and testimonials on these topics in our online survey (available here, until April […]
We have so many amazing candidates for our Board! This year, COCo is looking to fill 6 spots on our Board of Directors. This year, we have received 10 amazing applications, including 2 returning board members. We’ve excerpted snippets from their applications to help you get to know them, and their full applications are included […]
You’re invited to COCo’s Annual General Meeting! This year, our theme is Visions of the Future. Every year, our AGM is an opportunity for community groups to come together, connect, and reflect. This year, amidst political, social, and environmental turmoil, we want to think about how we can creatively imagine a future that is socially just, […]