Opportunities for

EngagementAFOA Saskatchewan 18th Annual Fall Conference

September 21, 2016

Who is Affinity Credit Union?

Dedication to engaging Indigenous communities

Points of engagement & partnership

Q & A

Agenda

Credit Union Difference:

Values – Ownership – Governance - Engagement

What makes us

unique?

A little bit about us

* ACU 2015 Annual Report

Values you can bank onVision

Build a better world for everyone, every day.

Mission

Enabling members and communities to invest in one another.

Values

Open. Honest. Inclusive. Committed

Values Based Banking

Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Co-operative Principals

Voluntary & Open Membership

Democratic Member Control

Member Economic Participation

Autonomy & Independence

Education, Training & Information

Co-operation Among Co-operatives

Concern for Community

12Districts

22Board of Directors

135,87

9Members

123Delegates

Chief Cadmus Delorme Cowessess

Angela DesjarlaisThe Key

Not pictured:

Orvin ThomasKinistin Saulteaux

First Nations District Council

Alexander KennedyLittle Pine

Richard OkemowLucky Man

• Meaningful consultation

• Equitable access for Indigenous people

• Educate management & staff on Indigenous history

• Commitment to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

TRC Recommendations

Affinity TRC CommitmentsLanguage & Cultural Preservation

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural

Centre

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Education

Educating our board, delegates,

executive leadership and staff

Employee Engagement

Indigenous Mentorship Program

First Nations Representation

Growing & empowering our First Nations

District Council

Financial Empowerment

Financial Literacy

ID Clinics

Bank Services – Financing – Social Financing – Funding

Points of Engagement

• Accounts

• Investment & Advice

• Financial Planning/Estate Planning

• Loans & Mortgages

• Business Loans

• Insurance

Bank & Financing Services

Microloans – Community Loans

Social Financing

• New or expanding small business

• Don’t qualify for traditional financing– Character

– Commitment

– Strong business plan

• $50,000 Loan– Getting product to market

– R&D

– Promotion

– Purchase equipment/assets

BusinessCentsMicroloans

• Housing

• Essential services

• Job creation

• Community facilities

• Environmental sustainability

Community Development Loans

Sponsorship – Funding - Financial Literacy

Community Investment

Community Investment4 Pillars

• Financial wellbeing

• Community assets

• Community economic development

• Environmental sustainability

• Community projects/initiatives

• Community program delivery

• Event sponsorship

• For more info: community@affinitycu.ca

Funding & Sponsorship

Financial Literacy

Email: community@affinitycu.ca

Truth & Reconciliation: Creative & impactful

partnerships

Banking Services & Financing: Contact our

Indigenous Partnership team

Governance Join our First Nations District Council

Employment: Join our team

Community Investment: Apply for funding/sponsorship

Financial Literacy: Schedule a workshop

Summary Points of Engagement

Thank You

AFOA 18th Annual Fall ConferenceSeptember 21, 2016