Help us build the future leaders of co-operatives in Saskatchewan.
Sponsor our youth programs.
Education about co-operatives and general interest in the co-operative model have significantly declined over the last few decades, especially with youth. Today, the principles and values of the co-operative model are largely unseen and unknown to those outside the sector. This is why youth engagement and education are so very important. In order to keep the co-operative movement healthy and relevant, we must engage youth in programs that will inspire them to want to participate and learn about co-operatives.
Our Youth Programs.
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Co-operative Day Camp
Our Comic Book & Graphic Novel Co-operative Day Camp is an innovative day camp that uses the power of visual storytelling to educate youth about how co-operatives work. Over the course of three weeks (one week per age group), youth aged 12-17 learn how to create comics and graphic novels from start to finish. Led by local artists, illustrators, and writers, comic book campers attend workshops that teach them about story structure, page composition, pacing, materials, and creative techniques. At the end of the camp, campers work together to create and publish a comics anthology.
StoryLab: Empowering Youth through Co-operative Story-Based Strategy
StoryLab is a transformative 9-month initiative designed to equip Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to address systemic social issues through creative advocacy. By fostering collaboration, cultural understanding, and co-operative leadership, the program empowers participants to tackle issues such as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), food insecurity, poverty, environmental justice, and systemic racism. Through workshops, mentorship, and public showcases, the program amplifies youth voices to drives meaningful change in their communities. This program is a shift to make Truth and Reconciliation a priority.
Sponsor levels.
In becoming a sponsor, you will directly support the revitalization of the co-operative sector by helping us build the future co-operative leaders. Your support will help us cover program costs, supplies, and registration fees for participants. As a sponsor, your logo will be featured across all our digital and print materials, including our website, Co-op Connect email newsletter, annual report, and program materials.
Legacy Luminary | $25,000+ Illuminate the path for lasting change.
As one of our Legacy Luminaries, you will be recognized as presenting sponsor at all events and public showcases, your logo will be featured on all SCA digital channels, print materials, our website, in our annual report, and on program t-shirts, you will be invited to speak at showcase events and workshops, and you will receive commemorative artwork by program participants.
Co-op Visionary | $10,000+ Help create future co-op leaders.
As one of our Co-op Visionaries, you will be recognized as presenting sponsor at all events and public showcases, your logo will be featured on all SCA digital channels, print materials, our website, in our annual report, and on program t-shirts, and you will receive commemorative artwork by program participants.
Co-op Trailblazer | $5,000+ Forge a path for the future of co-ops.
As one of our Trailblazers, you will be recognized as a key sponsor at all events and public showcases, your logo will be featured on all SCA digital channels, print materials, our website, in our annual report, and on program t-shirts.
Co-op Champion | $1,000+ Champion co-operative advocacy.
As one of our Champions, your logo will be featured on all SCA digital channels, print materials, our website, in our annual report, and on screen at events.
Co-op Leader | $500+ Forge a path for the future of co-ops.
As one of our Leaders, your name will be featured on some SCA digital channels, print materials, and in our annual report.