The CCUA joins credit unions in committing to the Calls to Action of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s final report. Concern for the community is at the heart of our cooperative values, and it is important that we hold space for Indigenous voices and actively work not only to understand the past but to help change the future.
CCUA 2018 Reconciliation Resolution
At the 2018 CCUA Annual General Meeting, a member resolution on Truth and Reconciliation was passed. It was resolved that CCUA adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework, including a few action points outlined in Section 92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
The Action Points are:
i. Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships and obtaining the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with any economic development projects.
ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training and education opportunities at CCUA and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from any economic development projects.
iii. Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law and Aboriginal-Crown relations.
Please click here to read an update on the Resolution.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The federal government created September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. At CCUA, honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is part of our ongoing commitment to learn more about the Indigenous experience.
In 2022, CCUA hosted a webinar for all member credit unions and CCUA staff. The webinar was led by a diversity and inclusion consultant of the Haudenosaunee community, Gene Jamieson. A focus was placed on the role credit unions play in bringing reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion to life throughout your organization; through client initiatives, human resource practices, procurement policies, and you do community engagement. The webinar covered how to create a culture of Indigenous inclusion in your credit union, one which engages Indigenous peoples and communities in a meaningful and respectful way. To view the recording on CCUA Campus, please click here.
To learn more about the ways Canada’s credit unions have honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, please click here.
Truth & Reconciliation Training
We encourage credit unions to review our CCUA Campus training program “Reconciliation Education Indigenous Awareness” created in partnership with the First Nations University of Canada (member login required, to request an account please contact clientsolutions@ccua.com).
Land Acknowledgment
At CCUA, we are committed to truth and reconciliation, recognizing the deep connection Indigenous Peoples have to the land. We acknowledge that our operations take place on traditional territories across the country. We encourage all Canadians to learn more about the lands they inhabit by visiting Whose Land, a resource that provides valuable insight into Indigenous territories. Together, we strive to foster understanding, respect, and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Truth & Reconciliation Resources
For more information and resources on Reconciliation, please click here and here.