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October 22, 2022
Empower your financial future with a credit union.
International Credit Union (ICU) Day® celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its achievements, recognize hard work and share member experiences. International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948.
The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around the world and give members the opportunity to get more engaged. The day of festivities for credit unions and financial cooperatives globally includes fundraisers, open houses, contests, picnics, volunteering and parades. Join us in branch and meet our staff, participate in our referral program, pick up your Life Out Here Calendar, eat some treats, or pick up your colouring contest sheets.
On credit union day, CEO Alison Hoskins had this to say: “The roots of Integris have been deep in North Central BC for all 74 years of the celebration of International Credit Union Day and we continue to be not just proud of those roots but are planning for a strong future. Community Based Credit Unions, like Integris are strong and viable and are facing head on the challenges of bringing digital products to our members and serving members in community the way our members wish to be served. Our 8 branches in our geographic footprint demonstrate commitment to each of our communities – there’s no better time to be conscious about where you choose to bank – let’s continue to build community together!”
The 74th anniversary of International Credit Union Day® is set for Thursday, October 20, 2022. This year, we will gather as a global movement under the theme: “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™.”
Credit unions around the globe are celebrating and sharing member empowerment stories. The World Council of Credit Unions has shared one such example on Episode 16 of The Global Credit Union Podcast. You can hear that here.
International Credit Union Day is brought to you by World Council of Credit Unions and Credit Union National Association (CUNA).
Integris Credit Union respectfully acknowledges that we operate on beautiful and unceded Dakelh and Secwepemc Territories. Integris is a financial cooperative with $1.8 billion in assets under administration, offering banking, insurance (including ICBC Autoplan), Financial Planning, and Group Benefits to over 27,000 members in the North Central BC region. As a living wage employer, Integris continues to be a leader and community enriching organization.
To learn more about Integris Credit Union, visit www.integriscu.ca.
