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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10 steps to buying your first home
Buying a new home in Winnipeg can be an exciting time. After all, you can finally move into a place to call your own—whether you’re leaving that long-term rental property,…
Sustainability: How ACU is turning words into action
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ACU’s grants program invests locally
Healthy, vibrant and diverse communities don’t just happen—they’re created over time by people, organizations and businesses continuously working together for the common good. These organizations require resources to take action…