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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Manitoba Theatre for Young People dreams big with new campaign
A home for creativity and imagination for generations, Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) has helped thousands of children and youth across the province discover the joy of theatre since…
Zoongizi Ode creates housing solutions to help Indigenous youth aging out of care
For the past decade, Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization, Zoongizi Ode (Zoon-gai-zai O-day), has been working on smoothing the transition for Indigenous children aging out of Manitoba’s child welfare system. Along with…
How much money should I save for retirement?
‘The best is yet to come!’ If this classic saying holds true, then your retirement is certainly something to look forward to! Leisurely time with family, friends, travel and hobbies…