We educate so you can LEARN the building blocks for economic transformation
Our educational programs help you
organize for the solidarity economy.
To us, popular education is:
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Participatory
Hands on. Involved. Good learning is a co-production between thoughtful people. Also, it’s way more fun.
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Practical
You should leave with skills that you can apply now. You’ll get the high-level framework—but also the ability to just do it.
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Visionary
Together, we’ll imagine the better economy that we can build through these practices—and think through how.
So we've built a couple programs that embody these principles:
Fundamentals of the Solidarity Economy
This is a 8 week hands-on learning program that will introduce you to the solidarity economy movement—and help you find your place in it. You’ll leave with:
A Roadmap
You’ll have a clear strategy for engagement in the local and global solidarity economy movement.
Resources & Tools
You’ll have a better understanding of the resources available, and how to use them to change the system.
A Certificate
You’ll become a member of the SEIZE network and receive a certificate in the Fundamentals of the Solidarity Economy
Meet some of the curriculm's graduates:
Housing Justice Convergence
Save the date: March 7-9, 2025!
The Housing Justice Convergence is bringing together an extraordinary lineup of speakers and organizations leading the charge for equitable housing. From grassroots organizers to policy experts, these voices will tackle pressing issues like tenant rights, speculative housing markets, and solidarity across movements.
So far the speaker line up includes Sandra Wesley from STELLA Montreal, Olivia Dumas, a prison justice organizer, and Na’kuset from Resilience Montreal. Joining them are Catherine Lussier (FRAPRU), Sema Burney (The South Asian Women’s Community Centre), Mostafa Henaway (The Immigrant Workers Centre), Syed Hussan (Migrant Workers Alliance for Change), Alessandra Renzi (Concordia), Amy Darwish (CAPE), Ricardo Tranjen (CCPA), and John Clarke (230FightBack).
We'll also feature Réverbérations d'une crise, a powerful sonic investigation into Montreal's housing crisis, along with voices from the Vancouver Tenants Union and the Women of Diverse Origins protest organizers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, strategize, and amplify the fight for housing justice! Stay tuned for more details and registration links.
SEMI Program
Recieve $1500 towards your solidairty economy project!
Mentorship
As a part of the SEMI program, you will be matched with an experienced mentor who will provide you with guidance to help you develop project-related skills.
Financial Support
As a participant in the SEMI program, you will receive $1,000 for your project. This financial support is intended to allow you to focus on the development of skills related to your project.
Networking
Participants accepted into the SEMI program gain the support of not only their mentor but also a network of like-minded individuals!