In a sector where the pace is demanding and the challenges are complex, organizations consistently tell us they need more opportunities to connect, reflect, experiment, and learn together. Atelier/C was created to answer that need by fostering a culture of collective learning, mutual support, and collaboration throughout Montreal’s community sector.
What is Atelier/C?
Atelier/C is a series of workshops, conversations, and learning experiences designed by and for community organizations. Created by COCo in partnership with the Centraide of Greater Montreal, Atelier/C provides opportunities for people working in the community sector to come together, meet with experts, learn from one another, share knowledge, and strengthen relationships across organizations, through an anti-oppressive lens.
Each session explores a different topic related to organizational development, workplace culture, governance, leadership, community practice, collaboration, well-being, technology, social change, and more.
Every workshop is an opportunity to:
- Discover new ideas, practices, and tools
- Explore emerging challenges and opportunities
- Learn from peers and practitioners
- Exchange experiences across organizations
- Strengthen networks and relationships
- Reflect on organizational practices
- Build collective knowledge and leadership
Most importantly, Atelier/C creates space for people to come together as a community and learn with and for one another.
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Many Ways to Learn
We recognize that people learn in different ways. That’s why Atelier/C embraces a variety of learning approaches throughout the year, including:
Presentations and Knowledge Sharing
Learn from practitioners, researchers, community leaders, and sector experts.
Experiential Learning
Participate in activities, exercises, and collaborative problem-solving that connect theory to practice.
Peer-to-Peer Exchange
Share experiences, challenges, and lessons learned with colleagues from across the sector.
Reflection and Dialogue
Take time to think critically about your organization’s realities, relationships, and practices.
Co-Creation and Collective Learning
Generate ideas and solutions together through participatory and collaborative
Our Values
Atelier/C reflects COCo’s commitment to:
Knowledge & Curiosity
Creating spaces where questions are welcomed and learning is ongoing.
Co-Learning
Recognizing that knowledge exists throughout our communities and that everyone has something to teach and something to learn.
Connection
Building relationships that strengthen organizations, movements, and communities.
Creativity
Exploring innovative approaches to organizational challenges and community change.
Co-Creation & Collaboration
Developing ideas, practices, and solutions together rather than in isolation.
Accessibility & Anti-Oppression
Reducing barriers to participation and creating learning environments where people feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
These values guide how we design, facilitate, and evaluate every Atelier/C session.
Who is Atelier/C For?
Atelier/C is designed for people involved in community organizations and the non-profit sector, including Executive Directors, coordinators, staff members and grassroots organizers.
Whether you are looking for practical tools, new perspectives, meaningful connections, or a space to reflect on your work, Atelier/C offers opportunities to learn alongside peers who understand the realities of community work.
Accessibility
Atelier/C strives to make learning opportunities as accessible as possible for Great Montreal’s diverse community sector.
Throughout the year, sessions may be offered in person, online, in English, French or bilingual, with interpretation services if needed, and always free!
Financial support is available to remove participation barriers : Lean more about the Ateliers/C bursary (blog post’s link).
As each session is different, accessibility information and accommodation options are provided independently for each workshop. Participants requiring support to facilitate their participation are encouraged to contact the Atelier/C team at atelierc@coco-net.org.
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A Partnership for Collective Learning
Atelier/C is a project of COCo developed in partnership with the Centraide of Greater Montreal.
Together, we are working to strengthen Montreal’s community sector by investing in learning, connection, and collective capacity building. Through workshops, conversations, and shared experiences, Atelier/C contributes to a stronger network of organizations that are better equipped to support their communities and advance social change.