Affinity locations closed on September 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

by Tricia Zinkowski | Aug 26, 2021
SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA – In the spirit of reconciliation, we at Affinity Credit Union have decided to close our retail locations and head office on Thursday, September 30 as a day of reflection in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Although the provincial government has not proclaimed the date as a statutory holiday, we're choosing to honour it as an organization as part of a commitment to our values and continuing our ongoing reconciliation journey. 

Please note: The Contact Centre will remain open from 9 am to 5 pm to serve our members on September 30.

In making this decision, we weighed the needs of our membership and the organization with our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. 

Closing our doors will allow us to take a moment of pause to reflect and participate in education or community events that recognize the effects of the residential school system and honour its survivors, their families and communities.
 
Throughout the month of September leading up to September 30, our employees will also be participating in opportunities to engage with Truth and Reconciliation-related activities and learning more about Indigenous cultures – all while further demonstrating our overall commitment to reconciliation. 


Contact:

Cecilia Zerr                                              Tricia Zinkowski                                                                                                                Communications Manager               Communications Advisor                                                                                              306.260.4981                                           306.229.7686                                                                                                      cecilia.zerr@affinitycu.ca                  tricia.zinkowski@affinitycu.ca