Integris Credit Union Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Unceded Dakelh and Secwepemc Territory – September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and a new federal holiday. In support of Truth and Reconciliation, we are honouring this day by closing all of our locations at 12:30pm so that all of our staff may come together to focus on Indigenous learning.
“Integris is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion because it aligns with who we want to be as a business. Our commitment aligns with our cooperative values, our vision, and our pledge for social responsibility. We believe that through a collective endeavour to honour the intent of the day Integris will set a leadership example for our staff. Our desire is to support our teams and communities on their own individual journeys of Truth and Reconciliation. Through leadership, such as providing opportunities to facilitate Indigenous learning, our desire is to create an environment that will serve community better. One of the Co-operative Principle that sets us apart is People before Profits – as people we are committed to Truth and Reconciliation,” says Alison Hoskins, CEO of Integris.
The establishment of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a federal statutory holiday is in response to the 80th call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: “We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of this history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.” The day coincides with Orange Shirt Day which started in 2013.
Today, in addition to a day of Indigenous learning, we are releasing our statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion and pledging to our members and communities our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Integris believes that diversity and inclusion practices are important priorities which are essential for both business and social enrichment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion enhances trust, innovation, and growth. This Commitment Statement reflects Integris’ action to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion. Integris will provide and promote a supportive and inclusive culture for our members, staff, and communities. In line with our vision statement, it is within our communities’ best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination. This statement will continuously be revisited and revised as we learn on our vision journey.
Our aim is to ensure everyone is given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of our communities within our regions. Each person working with or in our organization will be respected and valued.
We, Integris, are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All persons interacting with Integris will be treated fairly and with respect.
We will drive and support systemic change. We are committed to continuously reevaluating our policies and procedures seeking to understand and eliminate practices of systemic, structural, and institutional racism and discrimination that show up within these policies, procedures, and practices.
Commitments from Integris
- To create an environment in which individual differences are recognized, respected, and valued.
- To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- To create an accessible environment that promotes dignity and respect for all.
- To not tolerate any form of discrimination and to appropriately address events that breach internal policy.
- To encourage anyone who feels they have been subject to discrimination to raise their concerns so we can apply corrective action.
- To consider diversity and inclusion policies of potential partners in procurement decisions.
To learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, please visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation here.
Thank you to our members for continuing to choose Integris.
About Integris
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.
For more information about Integris, visit: www.integriscu.ca
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