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GroundWire | May 8, 2017

GroundWire Production — Wed, 10 May 2017 03:25:48 +0000

Palestinian Dignity Strike, March for Science, Future of First Nations Métis and Inuit broadcasting

This episode of GroundWire was produced on Holmaco First Nations Territory by Volunteers at the Future of First Nations Mé

GroundWire | March 27, 2017 | Ceremony and healing for Indigenous youth suicides, 5 days for homelessness, and west coast pipelines

GroundWire Production — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:58:10 +0000

This episode of GroundWire was produced on Anishinabe territory in Thunder Bay part of the Robinson Superior Treaty and home of the Fort William First Nation by Carly Forbes.

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Community forum on police brutality in Montreal | CKUT News

Coffee Industry Fails Farmers

mfirl2014 — Tue, 13 May 2014 18:47:25 +0000

Amidst the leaf rust Roya crisis, co-operatives and organic farming shine a light

MONTREAL—I begin each day with my usual routine: enjoying a morning cup of organic fair trade coffee and wondering how millions of small-scale coffee farmers across Latin America are getting through the current leaf rust crisis—or "Roya" as it’s called in Spanish.

The Media Co-op is Hiring: Bookkeeper

dawn — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:33:30 +0000

The Media Co-op is hiring a part-time Bookkeeper.

Call for pitches: Write for The Dominion this October

nat marshik — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 18:32:35 +0000

Send us your story proposals for October 2013

We know they're out there: those stories, actions and ideas that are ignored by the corporate media but are shaping the world we live in. We want to share more of those stories, so we're looking for your news pitches!

Announcing the 2013 Media Co-op AGM!

Tim McSorley — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:33:22 +0000

Plus: last chance for nominations, motions and our budget survey

Dear members,

All year round, we tell you that here at the Media Co-op, you Own Your Media. This is the time of year that it shows the most!

You fund it, you contribute, you decide!

Tim McSorley — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 16:35:33 +0000

Weigh in on the Media Co-op's budget for 2013-2015

Dear readers,

We have some money. Not a lot, but enough to keep us going. How we spend that money is key to how the co-op lives and grows. And we want that growth to reflect what you, our members and readers, would like to see.

Sharpen your pencils! Calling for pitches to The Dominion and Media Co-op

nat marshik — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:14:54 +0000

What summer doldrums? From shale gas exploration in New Brunswick, to catastrophic floods in Alberta, to sneaky anti-union bills in parliament... those of us with an ear to the ground--or should we say, the grassroots--know that things don't stop heating up just because school's out. To continue our coverage of un- and under-reported stories, we want your pitches.

For Desjardins the time is now

SCAN1 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:32:51 +0000

Drives movement expecting to lead the new economy

Action plan for a co-op nation

SCAN1 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:21:59 +0000

Co-ops can be the fastest growing enterprises in Canada by 2020

The new year dawns and the International Year of Cooperatives is history. Up for action is the International Cooperative Alliance’s Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade, the “2020 Challenge”.

The Media Co-op Working Group in Ottawa !!

Crystel — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:23:40 +0000

~ please share this message far and wide ~

We're pleased to announce that a small group of people started Ottawa Working Group of the Media Co-op. Once approved as the Ottawa Media Co-op Chapter, we would be part of the national Media Co-op (www.MediaCoop.ca) and have our own Ottawa sub-site.

Basis of Unity: Ottawa WG of the MC

waawaaskesh — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:13:02 +0000

This is the finalized working version of a Basis of Unity for the Ottawa Working Group of the Media Co-op, worded for when/if we form an Ottawa Chapter of the Media Co-op.

The policies and documents mentioned within are still in some stage of development..

Tragedy of the Market: Crisis to Commons

stimulator — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:38:13 +0000

Subhead:

A community gathering - January 6th-8th 2012

Fri Jan 6

city:

Burnaby

Venue:

Bonsor Community Centre

Address:

6550 Bonsor Ave.

Link:

http://commons2012.wordpress.com/

A crisis in capitalism is stalking the world. Ecological plunder, famines, displacement off the land and greed increasingly mark the battle lines between the rich and everyone else. Enforced homelessness, social service cuts, and environmental disasters are daily occurrences.

Media Co-op seeks Directors!

Moira Peters — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:17:48 +0000

Now taking nominations for new reader, contributor and editor reps for the Board

The Media Co-op is planning our 2011 AGM for August 3, 2011 in Toronto, with meet-ups across the country. Members can also participate via phone and online. Visit this page for details and updates.

100 Bones for Grassroots Stories

Moira Peters — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:00:16 +0000

Pitch to The Dominion, a hundred bucks could be yours

As we do every month, in July we will pay two contributors for news features to be published in The Dominion. We prioritize solutions-oriented news pieces with a Canadian angle, including photo essays and video pitches. Pitches are welcome from anyone; priority for payment goes to those who have previously contributed.

How to pitch a story: