Community Business
NEECHI FOODS
- References
References
Neechi Foods is an important symbol in the community. They have made significant positive impacts to help promote stability and employment. They are group committed to the health and well-being of their neighborhood and are leaders within the field of community economic development. Their hours of operation are Monday to Saturday 10 am until 6 pm and Sundays 12 noon until 5 pm.
Contact information: Elaine Clarke, Manager
Neechi Foods Community Store
325 Dufferin Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2Y1
Tel: 586-5597
Fax: 589-4862
Aboriginal Cooperatives in Canada Case Studies: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. June 2001. Catalogue No. R2 160/2001E
Women & The Economy - UN Platform for Action Committee (2003) Community Economic Development : http://www.unpac.ca/ced.html
Building Assets in Low income Communities: Policy research on the Co-operative model: A Building Community Assets Research Report. Canadian Co-operative Association. Government of Canada (2003)
Neechi Foods Co-Op Ltd. Phamplet
Community Development Business Association of Winnipeg Phamplet
Photos by Misty Sklar
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the staff at Neechi Foods for answering questions, allowing photographs and for demonstrating true pride in their work with their kindness and support.
