Last day, but not the least! Today, our #ACEInstitute2024 participants had the chance of taking it all in, one last time. Our traditional open mic closed the week perfectly. Here is to another great ACE Institute! #CultivatingCooperation #CooperativeEducation

Last night was a time of recognition for actors making a difference in their community, with the ACE Awards being given to deserving recipients. Congratulations to Bill Patrie, Frida Ballard, Lori Capouch and Lymarie Nieves Plaza! #CultivatingCooperation #CooperativeEducation

Here are some additional pictures from our co-op tour yesterday where our participants had the privilege of visiting the incredible Standing Rock site where so many innovative initiatives are being developed and put into action. #CultivatingCooperation #CooperativeEducation

What a great day! It was filled with multiple visits to various co-ops in the region. Here are some of the first pictures coming from North Dakota! Tonight is the big night with the ACE Banquet starting soon! #ACEInstitute2024 #CultivatingCooperation #CooperativeEducation

Sneak peek of our #ACEInstitute2024 welcome reception last night at the NDAREC facilities! Our early arrivals had a great time meeting each other and getting a preview of what's in store for the week. #CultivatingCooperation, #BismarckND, #CooperativeEducation

The #ACEInstitute2024 officially begins today! After an opening speech from our president Gary Hampton, participants gathered to attend the first of many sessions we will enjoy over the next three days of exchange and discovery. #CommunityBuilding #NativeCommunities #Cooperation

Great news! You now have until May 7th to grab your early bird tickets for #ACEInstitute2024 in Bismarck, ND! Stay tuned for updates & visit ace.coop. Interested in sponsorship? Contact [email protected] for details. #CultivatingCooperation #BismarckND

It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to one of our founding members, Harold Everett Chapman. ACE extends its deepest sympathies to Harold’s family and friends. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we carry forward the torch of cooperative education.

As you may already know, the International Cooperative Alliance has launched a vast survey to help the cooperative sector define itself. If you haven’t taken it yet, please consider doing so, as it will only take a few minutes. surveymonkey.com/r/98WHDSK @icacoop

An interesting idea: Emerging co-operators are currently discussing what they would add to a survival kit to rebuild the world at #GICS22. What would be in yours? (Co-operative answers only)

#ACEInstitute2022 is over! We want to thank all the participants who came to Vancouver, all those who joined us from their homes, and all the speakers who shared their stories. Share your moments with the official hashtag and subscribe to our networks for more. Until next time!

The Banquet yesterday night was a success, and a great opportunity to reflect on the stories we heard this week, now it’s time to get ready for the final day of #ACEInstitute2022 !

Great words from David Ng telling us about the Vancouver Art and Labour Union @valucoop during our visit there! #ACEInstitute2022

A sneak peek at our visit to Woodshop Co-op, a co-op that focuses on using reclaimed, locally sourced materials and only environmentally-approved finishes while providing meaningful employment to people with barriers to employment. #ACEInstitute2022

Participants of #ACEInstitute2022 are now visiting @shift_delivery , a worker owned co-op located in Vancouver that specializes in last mile delivery. Next stops: Woodshop Co-op and @valucoop this afternoon!

What a pleasure it was this morning to be able to resume the AGMs in a semi-personal setting! A joy to see our members in person after two years of virtual meetings. The #ACEInstitute2022 continues today with the visit of Woodshop Co-op @valucoop and @shift_delivery stay tuned!

Patrick Yoda’s presentation on the impact of cultural values on access to financing within entrepreneurial support and financing structures for entrepreneurship, a talk that animated the audience yesterday. #ACEInstitute2022 continues today with co-op tours, stay tuned!

Kyle White, from Cooperatives First, shares their insight about creating a learner centered co-op education approach in our first roundtable of Day 1 at the #ACEInstitute2022 ! #coopeducation