OECA Members Hub

The OECA Members Hub, is a dedicated space for member-to-member collaboration within our organization, hosted on our self-managed Mattermost platform. This approach ensures full control over our data and infrastructure, providing a secure and private environment for communication.

Our hub is monitored, maintaining a respectful and productive space for all members. Within this platform, you can leverage features like secure messaging, file sharing, and customizable channels to support diverse needs. This self-hosted setup not only enhances communication and coordination but also aligns with our commitment to data security and member privacy.

Getting started

To get started, keep an eye on your inbox for an invitation email from [email protected]. This email will contain a “Join Now” link, which you’ll need to click in order to create your account on the platform. This email link is only valid for 48-hours, if you need to have a new link sent to you please let the administrators team know.

If you’re already a member and have an account, you can directly sign in at https://hub.oeca.ca.

Getting started - Step 1

The following is the sign-up process. If you already have Mattermost application installed you can click the “View in Desktop App”, otherwise please click the “View in Browser”.

Getting started - Step 2

Be sure to enter your email address, this will be your account communication method and allow for password resetting. Your username is your unique name that is used throughout the system. This is similar to sites like X or slack. Members will be able to communicate with you via your @username. Specify a password and create the account. That is it, you should now be in the OECA Hub.

The Hub - Welcome

This is the hub’s main screen – from here you will be able to connect with members via direct messages or in channels. The following is a list of active member channels. To subscribe to a channel click the “Add channels” and search out of the following lists. Each item below is a URL link directly to the OECA Hub. You can also subscribe to the desired channels by clicking the links below.

We also have some global channels for members:

  • Topics for Discussion – an area to suggest material for discussion
  • OECA Governance – the member governance channel, containing the charter and by-laws
  • Off-Topic – for casual, non-association-related conversations
  • Town Square – the central channel for association-wide communications

Desktop and Mobile access

Mattermost provides a number of methods to access the platform.

The desktop application, for Windows, macOS, and Linux, can be downloaded here.

The iOS (iPhone, iPad) app can be downloaded here.

The Android app can be downloaded here.

In all cases the connection details are as follows:

  • Server URL = https://hub.oeca.ca
  • Server Display Name = OECA
  • use your login and password

General usage documentation

Mattermost has a large documentation repository covering all the aspects of the platform. The general usage documentation is located here. Here is a list of general functions and their associated documentation link:
If you have any problems or questions please let the administration team know.