Innovation Federal Credit Union's Truth and Reconciliation Journey and the Indigenous Connection Strategy
In this session, Dean will share Innovation Federal Credit Union's evolving commitment to Truth and Reconciliation through its Indigenous Connection Strategy. He will explore the journey IFCU has taken in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92 by building relationships, increasing Indigenous employment, and embedding cultural awareness into corporate practices. Dean will highlight practical steps IFCU is taking to support Indigenous communities, organizations, and people through the work being done every day. Attendees will gain insight into how financial institutions can lead reconciliation efforts by aligning business strategy with social responsibility and cultural respect.
Details
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST (Saskatchewan time)
- Join us online via Zoom – click here to register.
About our Speaker
Dean Gagné is the Chief Disruption and Growth Officer at Innovation Federal Credit Union where he is accountable for Consumer and Business Banking, Alternative Channels, Diversified Banking, Wealth and Marketing. As well, Dean oversees the Indigenous Connection Strategy for the organization, which delivers on Innovation's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. A proud and passionate Métis and father of three amazing daughters, Dean and his wife reside in Wolseley, Saskatchewan.
About Co-op Conversations
The Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives' (CCSC) Co-op Conversations is an online gathering for co-operative sector professionals to learn from others in the field and exchange information in a casual setting. Each Co-op Conversation will be held during lunch hours (Saskatchewan time) on the first Wednesday of the month.
Each Co-op Conversation will be kick-started with a 15-minute presentation by an invited speaker who is working on or thinking about something new, challenging, or inspiring. Following the presentation, we’ll facilitate a broad conversation. Sometimes participants will be broken into small groups to discuss ideas. Other times the floor will be opened for questions, comments, and dialogue from everyone.
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