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Opportunities for Engagement AFOA Saskatchewan 18 th Annual Fall Conference September 21, 2016
Transcript of Opportunities for Engagement
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: [email protected]
Funding & Sponsorship
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
