Combining Bioregional and Cooperative Theory: History and Potentials for Change

Combining Bioregional and Cooperative Theory: History and Potentials for Change

Silburn, David

Wadland, John; Whillans, Tom
Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies

TPB-181

2000

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Haliburton County

Cooperative movement and its local initiatives

Cooperatives are organizations that enable people to actively take control over their own living arrangements. This control does come with a great deal of responsibility, as it will always remain interwoven with the health of others. Cooperatives encourage people to take care of one another and their environments. Furthermore, cooperatives allow communities to actively control their local resources, social services, and economies. Health within our homes, our communities, our environments, and with one another is crucial to the quality of life. This health is easily achievable when approached by focused, enthusiastic participants. This paper was laid out to provide some information on the coop movement and its local initiatives.

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