Community stories
How the Orange Shirt Day movement impacts everyone, every day
Orange Shirt Day is held annually on September 30th to honour survivors of residential schools. This meaningful and significant movement started in 2013 to recognize the month in which Indigenous children were removed from their parents.
Mother Earth Recycling renews community spirit
On September 9th, 2021, ACU’s community partners, Mother Earth Recycling and Green Action Centre, became two of 39 Winnipeg organizations to sign in commitment to the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord. The Accord is an initiative led…
How Green Action Centre is combatting climate change in Manitoba
On September 9th, 2021, ACU’s community partners, Mother Earth Recycling and Green Action Centre, became two of 39 Winnipeg organizations to sign in commitment to the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord. The Accord is an initiative led…
ACU and B Corp — We’re in good company!
Update from ACU, July 2021 ACU has been named a Best For The World B Corp in the categories of Governance and Customers, who are the member-owners of the credit…
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of student-run credit union
Just over 10 years ago, a survey circulated at Winnipeg’s Technical Vocational High School. The results showed that students at the school, commonly known as Tec Voc, felt short-changed—they were…
Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface
Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….
How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better
Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…