About Our Institute
The BC Institute for Co-operative Studies is based at the University of Victoria and was founded in January 2000 under the directorship of Dr Ian MacPherson. Our current director is Dr. Ana Maria Peredo.
BCICS is a catalyst for research, learning, and teaching about co-operative thought and practice. BCICS collaborates locally, nationally, and internationally with other post-secondary institutions, the co-operative sector, governments, individuals, and communities interested in co-operative development.
The purpose of the Institute is to understand how the co-operative model functions within different contexts, and to assess the contribution co-ops make to empowering people and communities in meeting their economic and social needs and controlling forces that impact their lives.
Learn more about the B.C. Institute for Co-operative Studies:
- Goals of the Institute
- What We Offer
- Staff and Members of BCICS
- Advisory Board
- Annual Reports
- Funders and Supporters
- Accolades
- Employment Opportunities
