2012 Is Here! Join the Canadian Launch of IYC2012 on January 12
Posted December 13th, 2011 by zoe
Feature Photo:
2012 has been recognised as the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations.
Join local co-operators and co-op supporters to celebrate the Canadian launch of this historic year, on Thursday January 12, from 9-11 AM, at Kootenay Co-op Radio In Nelson. There will be a live webcast at 9:30 AM from the national launch in Ottawa, and the UCCC will unveil its plans to mark this exciting year locally.
For an idea of the scope and importance of this once-in-a-generation declaration, visit www.2012.coop and www.canada2012.coop for details on events and initiatives happening around the world.
Check out www.stories.coop for daily features of co-ops around the globe--better yet, work with the UCCC to tell the story of your own co-op!
This acknowledgment by the international community confirms that co-operatives and credit unions drive the economy, respond to social change, are resilient to the global economic crisis and are thriving, successful businesses creating jobs in all sectors.
We look forward to celebrating it with you!
