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2025 Manitoba Fall Education Event
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: The Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0R3

Agenda

Time Activity
8:30 - 9:00 am Registration
9:00 - 9:15 am Morning networking
9:15 - 10:30 am Morning workshop A
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Morning workshop B
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch & Regional report
1:30 - 4:00 pm Afternoon workshop

Morning networking 9:00 – 9:15 am

Start the day reconnecting and making new connections with fellow co-operators.

Morning workshop 9:15 am – 10:30 am

Smarter Boards, Smoother Work: Making Governance Easier
Being on the board of a housing co-op can be incredibly rewarding—but it’s also a big job in an already busy life. So how can we make board work more manageable, effective, and even enjoyable? In this session, we’ll explore ideas and strategies to help co-op boards function more smoothly and effectively. Whether you're looking to refresh your board’s approach or just make things a little easier, this workshop will offer practical takeaways and new perspectives to support your governance journey.

Facilitator: Maria Vaiaso

Morning workshop 10:45 am – Noon

Partnering for Impact: Housing Co-ops and Government Collaboration
Housing co-operatives have a unique opportunity to play a key role in addressing housing challenges across Manitoba. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how co-ops can partner with government to access new funding models, support the Manitoba Homelessness Strategy, and contribute to long-term housing solutions.
Whether you're thinking about future growth, enhancing affordability, or deepening your co-op’s community impact—this session is for you.

Facilitator: Maria Vaiaso

Networking lunch 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Over a catered lunch a CHF Canada representative will give a regional report from the Board of Directors. We’ll have an opportunity to discuss important issues in Manitoba.

Afternoon workshop 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Clear, Kind & Accountable: Transparency and Communication in a Healthy Co-op Democracy
Strong co-ops are built on trust—and trust is built through clear, consistent communication. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how transparency and tone shape a healthy democratic culture in housing co-operatives. We’ll unpack what transparency really means (and what it doesn’t), explore practical tools to keep members informed and engaged, and examine how the way we say things matters just as much as what we say.

Whether you're a board member, staff, or an active co-op resident, this session will offer actionable strategies to improve communication, prevent misunderstandings, and foster a sense of shared ownership and trust in your co-op community.

Facilitator: Maria Vaiaso


Maria Vaiaso, Regional Manager, Prairies, CHF Canada
Maria Vaiaso is the Prairie Region Manager at CHF Canada, bringing a career-long dedication to affordable housing driven by her passion for growing both people and communities. Maria’s workshops are known for being engaging, connecting, and fun — creating space for meaningful learning while building stronger, more resilient co-operative communities.

Registration fees:


Registration type
 CHF Canada Members
 Non-members
Early bird by October 4th, 2025
 Regular after October 4th, 2025
First participant
 $135
 $155
 $355
Additional participants
 $85
 $105
 N/A
Young member (35 & under)
 free - after first member registration
 free - after first member registration
 N/A

Discounts
Early bird registration discount: Register online by October 4th, 2025 and save $20 on each registration fee.
Additional participant discount: Once you've registered one member, you'll save $50 on each additional registration.
Young member discount: Once you've registered one member, each additional young member (under 35 years) is free.
Travel rebate: Travel rebates are available for individuals travelling to the event from more than 100km away. To apply for a travel rebate, click here.

Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be made at least 3 days prior to the event, and a $20 cancellation fee will apply. No refund will be issued for cancellations received less than 3 days prior to the event.

Scent-free event
This is a scent-free event. Please do not use scented products like fragrances, perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, hand creams or hand sanitizers.


Register

Questions:

Registration:
Motunrayo Bada
Coordinator, Education Program
education@chfcanada.coop
Direct: 613-230-2085


Event:
Maria Vaiaso
Regional Manager, Prairies
mvaiaso@chfcanada.coop
Direct: 844-327-5947