Cooperatives

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

Answers needed for those living near run-off from mining slag storage area.

grassrootssudburymedia — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 19:53:07 +0000

What’s your reaction when you see your neighbourhood playground in the news in relation to contaminated run-off from mining slag piles? “We just moved in August from 3 houses down from the site. Kids played there all the time. A little pissed off right now that nobody alerted us to the problem.” “I lived near there for 20 yrs.

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.

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:

24 hours to go! Be part of a media revolution!

Tim McSorley — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:51:50 +0000

"The best old school journalism understood that its purpose was to challenge power with unassailable facts; the best activist journalism knows that constructive resistance is fueled by media we can actually use. The Dominion represents the vital fusion of these two traditions: it deserves massive support."

Be a part of the story! Own your media!

Tim McSorley — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:34:54 +0000

"I support the Media Co-op because it recognizes that comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable is an essential role for journalism.

Harper won't read this - you should!

Tim McSorley — Sun, 08 May 2011 01:35:16 +0000

The Media Co-op isn't alone in our mandate to bring radical, grassroots, independent news and information to Canadians. Sign up as a sustainer of the Media Co-op befo