Dianne Kelderman, CEO of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council receives a cheque from Cyril and Gelas of the Cheticamp Co-op. The contribution is for the health initiative.
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Premier Darrell Dexter enjoys a moment with Owen, a resident of Affirmative House, during a tour of the 10 unit housing project in Dartmouth for people recovering from mental illness
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David Harrison of Affirmative Industries expains how Affirmative House - Co-operative Futures came into being
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Ken Greer, Chair of Affirmative Industires, welcomes guests to October 23, 2009 open house and renaming ceremony
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Owen, an Affirmative House - Co-operative Futures resident, tells guests at an open house how secure, affordable housing has changed his life
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David Harrison of Affirmative Industries thanks government and the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council for their support of the project
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Ken Greer of Affirmative Industries & Premier Darrell Dexter unveil a new sign marking the naming of the ten unit complex for people recovering from mental illness
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The partners involved with the establishement of Affirmative House - Co-operative Futures get their picture taken during an open House on October 23, 2009
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Dianne Kelderman, CEO of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council plants a tree in honour of departed co-operative friend, Paul Crane
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A special edition of Progress Magazine focusing on the co-operative sector was launched during the Council's annual wine & cheese event
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Council Board Secretary, Marion Garlick chats with Premier Dexter at the wine & cheese reception
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Neal Conrad & Jeff Yuill are lost in conversation at the Council's annual wine & cheese event held October 21, 2009
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Premier Darrell Dexter arrived early & stayed late at the Council's annual wine & cheese event. The event was billed Co-ops & Credit Unions: on Top of the World
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Liberal Leader, Stephen McNeil, found lots to talk about during the Co-op Council's wine & cheese event
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Nova Scotia Co-operative Council CEO, Dianne Kelderman, shares a smile with Premier Darrell Dexter
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Progress Corporation head Neville Gilfoy shows off an issue of his magazine focussing on co-operatives & credit unions
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Meghan Farrell, leader of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Youth Alliance presents Premier Dexter with a T-shirt her group made as part of a co-op learning activity
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Everyone always has a good time at the Council's wine & cheese & the 2009 edition at Windows on the top of the World Trade Centre was no exception
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The Societe acadienne de Clare was the winner in the Innovation in Community Development award at the recent community development conference in Truro
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Council CEO, Dianne Kelderman, enjoys a moment with Black Business Initiative head Rustum Southwell at the 2009 Celebrating Communities Conference in Truro
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Co-op Council office whizz Andrea Jackson and her husband have their picture taken with Jesse Jackson.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson signs poster from his 1988 presidential run
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Rev. Jackson spoke passionately about the need for co-ops and credit unions taking the lead in these difficult economic times
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Jamie Ballie, President and CEO of Credit Union Atlantic shares a laugh with Rev. Jackson
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Guests both young and old wanted to have their pictures taken with the US icon
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The Nova Scotia Co-operative Youth Alliance opened the event with the singing of O Canada
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Rev. Jackson shares a word with the wife of Distinguished Co-operator Joseph MacNeilr
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Eric Meek presents flowers to the wife of Distinguished Co-operator Raymond Doucet
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Guests attending the 60th anniversary dinner enjoy a story before sitting down
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Rev. Jackson with Jamie Muir
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Bernie O'Neil, CEO of Credit Union Central of Nova Scotia, and his wife got a chance to speak with Rev. Jackson prior to the annual banquet
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Rev. Jackson took time to pose for pictures prior to the anniversary dinner
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Jesse Jackson with Dan MacDonald of InNOVAcorp
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Jesse Jackson with Neville Gilfoy of Progess Magazine
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Rev. Jesse Jackson met with sponsors prior to the anniversary banquet
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Rev. Jackson at the podium at Cole Harbour High urging students to "plan their future, not their funeral"
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Rev. Jesse Jackson visited Cole Harbour High School as part of a tour connected with the Council's 60th anniversary
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Council vice-chair Eric Meek shares a word with Rev. Jesse Jackson
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