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Updates from the Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
Thursday August 23, 2012

ACCA News:
Artist in Residence explores housing coBrian Brennan-ops
'It's very much a kind of village feeling to it, the sense of people getting together and doing things collectively,'
says Brian Brennan
Calgary Artist in Residence Brian Brennan is embarking on a project to explore Calgary's  housing co-operatives and the individuals that choose to reside in them.

The writer and historian signed on to be part of Calgary's Artist in Residence program, which is marking the city's designation as the cultural capital of Canada. The initiative is pairing a number of artists with organizations to explore the 2012 themes of Looking Back, Calgary Now and Looking Forward.
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Expert to share U.K. co-op best practicesPeter Couchman
Peter Couchman says Alberta's diverse co-op
sector a strength

There isn't one country or region that has co-operative development right, while others have it wrong. But there are lessons co-ops can learn from each other.

It's this appreciation for diversity and best practice that Peter Couchman will be sharing when he presents his keynote during Alberta Community and Co-operative Association's (ACCA) fall gathering.
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These articles are available for republication under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND) license. Contact Axiom News with any questions, or to submit your co-op story ideas: camille@axiomnews.ca.
 
Reminder: Co-op Week order deadline
is August 24!

Co-op Week 2012 - October 14-20 - is just around the corner. You have until Friday,
August 24 to send in your orders for this year's Co-op Week posters and leaflets.
Click here to learn more.
 
International Year of Co-operatives Hot Spots:
Each week ACCA news will mention those locations around the province where IYC activities are taking place. In the next couple of months there are many exciting event happening all over Alberta. We would also like to post pictures of your event or short videos (perhaps with a greeting from the co-ops in your community to the co-ops in the rest of Alberta!). We are particularly looking for photos of International Year of Co-operatives floats or other parade entries.

What's Upcoming:
Lakeland
Event: Movie In The Park
A free event for families and community members brought to the community by Lakeland co-ops.
When: Sept. 8, 2012
Contact person: Lacey Chyz

Lac La Biche
Event: Co-op Appreciation Day
When: Sept. 8, 2012
 
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