A cooperative that builds a network of people-powered initiatives
The Interior Cooperative Initiative is a multi-stakeholder community service cooperative that is dedicated to building an economy and community around people. Our cooperative will make, create, and support cooperatives so the people in the Interior of British Columbia can live a fair and equitable existence.
Growth & Sustainability
We nurture ideas, people, and the planet. By cultivating sustainable practices and supporting local growth, we create a thriving future for our communities.
Care & Well-Being
Our work is rooted in compassion. We prioritize people’s well-being, building a culture of care where everyone feels valued, safe, and supported.
Collaboration & Solidarity
Together, we are stronger. We embrace diversity, foster trust, and work side-by-side to achieve shared goals and create lasting change.
Innovation & Action
We turn ideas into action. Through creative thinking and practical solutions, we tackle challenges and open new pathways for community resilience.
A passionate community of cooperative members dedicated to working together for the well-being of people and the planet.
With a collective commitment to the well-being of communities, the Interior Cooperative Initiative unites people who share a common goal: building a fair, sustainable, and people-first economy where everyone can thrive.
Our values
We are building a network of collective and community care and advocating for marginalized folks to foster liberatory power. We will accomplish this because our foundation is a strong democracy and dynamic governance in Sociocracy. We want bottom-up decision making so all our members have a voice to create the equitable and fair existence in our communities.
Work with us
Workers deserve a living wage to afford to live in their communities. They also deserve to control their fruits of labour. That is why we are creating worker cooperatives so they have full control of their labour and wages. If you want to pitch ideas for creating new worker cooperatives or their is an opportunity to collective take over a business, reach out to us!
Our Cooperatives
By our community, For our community
Our cooperatives strive to build, create, and support an economy and community around people. Communities deserve services so they can live a fair and equitable existence. That is why our cooperatives are Community Service Cooperatives. They are non-profits with a focus on providing services to their communities.
Here are the cooperatives that we are currently building (and more to come in the future!):
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Join the Movement
Help build, create, and support a community where your family, friends, and neighbours can live a fair and equitable existence. Where workers control their fruits of labour. Where community members focus on community care and resilience. Where we educate the community cooperatives and their inspiring and transformative movement in communities.
Classes of Memberships
As a Multi-Stakeholder Community Service Cooperative, there are four different classes of memberships in the Interior Cooperative Initiative.
Solidarity
Individuals who align with the values, mission, and vision of the Interior Cooperative Initiative and want to support the growth of community focused democratic enterprises.
Membership is a one-time share purchase of $10
Workers
Individuals and groups wanting to create a new cooperative or collectively taking over an existing business and transforming it into a worker and/or community service cooperative.
Membership is a one-time share purchase of $100
Workers with Barriers
Many workers and community members face barriers and challenges to employment. Interior Cooperative Initiative is committed to ensuring equitable and meaningful employment for everyone.
Membership is a one-time share purchase of $1
Community Organization
Community organizations that want to partner with the Interior Cooperative Initiative, support the values and growth of community focused democratic enterprises, and want to invest in the community in a meaningful way.
Membership is a one-time share purchase of $100
Find out More and Apply
Find out more about cooperatives from the International Cooperative Alliance. If you are ready to join, apply below!
Dialogue and Engagement
Services
Dialogue
Sometimes your organization needs an environment to talk about some of the challenges and opportunities. Our facilitators provide that space through World Cafes, Open Space, or another form of dialogue environment.
Engagement
Want to set some goals, strategic priorities, or missions and visions? Our facilitators can setup design jams and creative spaces to your organizations needs.
Organizing
Build power in your organization and resource your members and volunteers to achieve your organization’s mission. We can help build, structure, and support your campaigns.
Facilitators
Isaac Gilbert
As a park ranger, union shop steward, and city councillor, Isaac understands the importance of dialogue and setting strategic priorities. He has received his certificate in Dialogue & Civic Engagement from Simon Fraser University.
Jula Sukumar
As a constituency assistant, chief union shop steward, and supportive and transitional housing staff member, Jula understands the complexities of facilitations and negotiations. She knows how to hold an empathetic and constructive space when facilitating.
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