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Celebrating Co-ops in the Kootenays

Join us for a warm & inspiring evening of celebration and connection to mark the anniversary milestones of three local co-operatives.
Wrapping up the UN’s International Year of Co-operatives, this salon-style event will include short documentary screenings, a book pre-launch, and on-stage conversations with local co-operators.
The Royal on Baker Street, Nelson, BC
Monday, November 17th | 6:00 PM
Free & open to the public, family-friendly until 9pm
Register Here
Kootenay Co-op Radio’s 25th Anniversary
Sneak peeks, a digital preview and pre-sales of I Know Your Voice — a photobook celebrating 25 Years of Kootenay Co-op Radio, with Nods to its Co-op Neighbours, featuring the photographs of Fred Rosenberg.
Screening of Hear it Talk: Hear it Sing — a 2005 documentary about the blossoming West Kootenay bluegrass scene, born from Kootenay Co-op Radio’s Pickin’ and Grinnin’ radio show.
Kootenay Co-op’s 50th Anniversary
Documentary Screening of More Than a Grocery Store – celebrating fifty years of food, friendship and local resilience.
Nelson & District Credit Union’s 75th Anniversary
Honouring 75 years of service and community impact, supporting growth and cooperation across Nelson, Rossland, the East Shore, and beyond!
And More:
- Onstage interviews, door prizes, and a chance to mingle with cooperators from across the region.
- The Upper Columbia Co-op Council will showcase their New & Free Governance & Policy Co-op Toolbox.
- It’s Burger Month at The Royal — come hungry for delicious eats!
All Are Welcome — Bring your Friends — Don’t miss the Co-op Celebration of a generation!
Details
- Date:
- November 17
- Time:
-
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Categories:
- Community Events, Exhibition/Speakers, Kid Friendly, Film, Food/Beverage, Live Performance
- Website:
- https://www.kootenay.coop/event/celebrating-co-ops-in-the-kootenays/
Organizer
- Upper Columbia Co-op Council
- Phone
- (250)354-5396
- info@uccc.coop
- View Organizer Website
Other
- Community
- Nelson
- Organizer Contact Name
- Upper Columbia Co-op Council
- info@uccc.coop
Venue
- The Royal
-
330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5
Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4H5 Canada + Google Map - Phone
- (250) 354-7014
- View Venue Website



