Tag: Reconciliation
The road to reconciliation: ACU’s progress on Indigenous Accord commitments
In 2017, ACU was the first financial institution in Manitoba to sign the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. Winnipeg’s…
How Kinew Housing provides a model for subsidized housing in Canada
With the cost of living on the rise, it’s becoming even harder for low-income Canadians to make ends meet. Kinew Housing, a valued member of ACU’s Community Financial Centre (CFC),…
How you can participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The topic of this article is a difficult subject to address, yet so important for the progression of our communities. It highlights a dark period in Canadian history — one…
Big deal. So what if a few Indigenous languages are lost?
As a teenager, like most, ACU Brand & Campaign Specialist Lisa Delorme Meiler did not listen to her Elders when it came to language preservation. “I grew up francophone, and…
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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…