Continuing Our Commitment to Learning and Community

As we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Cornerstone Co-op reflects on the importance of continued learning, meaningful relationships and supporting Indigenous communities throughout our trading area.

Our team continues to build awareness and understanding through learning opportunities such as the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation certificate program, Diversity and Inclusion: The Basics Workshop, and Respectful Workplace training.

Throughout the past year, we have also been grateful for opportunities to support and participate in community-led events celebrating Indigenous culture, tradition and connection.

Supporting Our Communities

This year, Cornerstone Co-op was proud to support several events and initiatives, including:

• Miscihk’s Country Market: Saddle Lake First Nation broke ground on Alberta’s first Western Nations Gas Bar, an Indigenous-owned and operated business that will be fuelled by Co-op. Cornerstone Co-op is proud to support this new partnership as the local fuel supplier. [Read more about the project.]
  
• St. Paul/Cold Lake Métis District 12 Talent Show
• Frog Lake Ski-Doo Rally
• Fishing Lake Métis Settlement Fishing Derby
• Saddle Lake Pow Wow
• Fishing Lake Métis Settlement Mixed Golf Tournament
• Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre and Town of St. Paul
• Blue Quills University Scholarship — Cornerstone Co-op continues to offer a $500 scholarship to support an Indigenous student entering their first year of post-secondary education at Blue Quills University. Learn more about the Blue Quills Scholarship.
  
• Many additional community donations and sponsorships supporting local Indigenous events, programs and initiatives.

Through sponsorships, donations and participation from members of our team, we are grateful to play a small role in supporting these important community gatherings.

Pictured (left to right): Roy Matias, Rachelle Lajoie, Charlene Odynski, Ivan Filipovic, Kory Kralkay.

Moving Forward Together

Cornerstone Co-op remains committed to continued learning, strengthening relationships and supporting Indigenous communities as we work together toward reconciliation and Making Life Better in Our Communities.