The Upper Columbia Cooperative Council (UCCC) provides technical support to our member co-ops, cultivates public awareness, and helps new co-ops find their way.
We are conveners and connectors, working in partnership with the BC Cooperative Association and our member co-ops to support and strengthen co-ops in the South East corner of British Columbia.
Start aCo-op
We’ll help you decide if a co-op is right for you, explore the process and create a plan forward. You’ve got the commitment and dedication – we’ve got the expertise!
Grow aCo-op
Even the most successful co-ops have room to improve, whether in member services, financial management, board development, or strategic planning. It might be time to get some advice on your co-op’s next steps!
Join aCo-op
There are 52 credit unions and cooperatives in Southeastern BC, offering an incredible array of services. Use our online directory of member co-ops to find out how you can live and work more cooperatively!
Learn
The Co-op Council offers training and networking events throughout the year for our members and the public.Visit our facebook page to find upcoming events and the latest news.
We provide technical support to our member co-ops, cultivate public awareness, and help new co-ops find their way.
Member Highlights
Community First Health Co-op
Formed by a group of concerned citizens to enhance and support local health care services. Purchased the “old forestry building” May 2006, now known as the Nelson and Area Wellness and Education Centre. The Co-op provides access to traditional and alternative medical personnel for a “one-stop” health centre.
Slocan Integral Forestry Co-op
In January 2008 SIFCo secured a Probationary Community Forest Agreement (PCFA) in the Central Slocan Valley. In the winter of 2012 the Co-op signed a 25-year Community Forest Agreement (CFA) with the Province of British-Columbia. SIFCo's goal is to be a leader in Climate Change adaptation, community resiliency, ecosystem based management and economic diversification. The Co-op uses the platform of Community Forestry to think beyond the border of their tenured lands (35000 acres) and participate in the creation of a truly resilient bioregion and community.
Kootenay Boundary Community Services
The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative’s mission is to work together to strengthen the capacity of each member agency through cooperation and collaboration nurtured in a spirit of mutual support and respect. The members of KBCSC work together to plan and deliver regional services, to develop new ideas through projects, and to strengthen the capacity of each member agency. Their members are non-profit community service agencies operating in communities located throughout the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions.