As Solid State continues to make an impact, our team continues to grow! At Co-op Day, you’ll be able to welcome some new Solid State staff members and learn more about Solid State’s people and structure. See if you can spot our newest staff members on our staff page.

Our Co-op network is busy with amazing initiatives, check out services provided by Solid State’s Affordable Housing Society, Gaza Media Co-op, Ethos Lab, Tyche Media and more throughout this newsletter. Thanks for keeping up with Solid State!

Don’t Miss These Connections!

Ethos Lab has a bunch of great programming starting up this fall. Check out their registration page to see what programs might be right for youth in your community.

“Ethọ́s Lab is a non-profit innovation academy with a vibrant hub in the heart of Vancouver. We make STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts and Math) accessible and exciting by offering afterschool project-based programs and in-school activations for youth in Grades 5-12.

We empower young people of all identities and abilities to lead and thrive through our learning experiences that blend culture, community, creativity, and leadership.”

Gaza Media Co-op brings together a creative team from Gaza and Canada to create meaningful work for clients around the world. They are ready to take on new projects in graphic design, branding, illustration, web design, and other creative services. Reach out for your next creative communications project.

Housing Society has been working all year to figure out housing needs in our community. Now, they’ve successfully partnered with local buildings in Surrey to reserve rental units below market value. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are now available at a brand new building at King George Hub.

These homes offer community members an opportunity to access inclusive, well-below-market housing with amenities, brand new units & access to transit.

If you’re looking for housing, complete our intake form and questionnaire today.

Visit solidstate.house to apply.

News in the Community

Every year, Yoruba, BC is involved in organizing the Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo. This is a widely attended event that gathers the province’s Black-owned and operated organizations. See some familiar Solid State organizations tabling there this year as an attendee or register for your own table.

“Join the region’s largest black business networking and innovation event. Connect with industry leaders, discover the latest trends, and unlock new opportunities to grow your business.”

24th October 2026

12:00 PM - 4:00PM

Venue: Surrey City Hall - 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey BC

We’re excited to share some news about City in Colour’s (CiC) Pathway to Diversity, a national exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Canada’s 1976 Immigration Act.

In August, founders, Rahil and Fiorella travelled to Newfoundland for the opening of the exhibition at St. John’s City Hall. This was their first collaboration with Expertise Hub Cooperative, and they had a fantastic experience working with another cooperative on the other side of the country. They were also invited to speak about the project live on CBC’s St. John’s Morning Show.

You can see photos from the St. John’s exhibition opening and learn more about the More Than a Number participatory art workshop, co-led with artist Nasim Makaremi Nia, on their website and instagram linked below.

CiC is now getting ready for the next stop in Montreal! The exhibition will be on view at Espace Amalgame from October 7th to 25th, in partnership with Concordia University’s Listening Act Lab. There will be hosting a free public workshop on October 6th, followed by an artist talk and exhibition tour during the opening on October 7th.

RSVP for the Montreal opening.

Follow @pathwaytodiversity on Instagram for more information, updates, and photos from the exhibition.

Tyche is our local film, photo, and creative media cooperative and they’re gaining a lot of momentum with new contracts. Check out their porfolio on their website and instagram and hire them for your next film-based project.'

“Tyche is creative agency and video production company that focuses on real and human storytelling in every piece of work we create. Our goal is simple: create meaningful work that is rooted in creativity and artistry.”

Here’s a backstage shot of the Tyche staff helping Solid State at the Further Together: Summit for BC Co-ops organized by BC Co-op Association!

Thanks for reading, hope to see you at upcoming events!

We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt and Kwikwetlem peoples.