Musqueam Indian Band

Innovative Childcare Partnership to Help Working Parents Attend Restorative Conference for B Corps

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The initiative will remove the lack of childcare as a barrier for conference attendees and help enable full engagement in the event.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative will remove the lack of childcare as a barrier for conference attendees and help enable full engagement in the event.
  • Held since the early days of the B Corp movement, Champions Retreat brings 700+ people together from leading businesses that prioritize people and the planet.
  • The timing of the event increased the imperative for childcare, as Champions Retreat overlaps with Spring Break closures for many daycares and schools.
  • Providing childcare at professional events is a small-scale but impactful action organizations can take to help tackle the current childcare crisis affecting families across Metro Vancouver and many parts of Canada.

Report Finds Indigenous-Led Housing Essential to Addressing Increased Risk of Homelessness for Indigenous Peoples with Diverse Abilities

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The report makes 26 recommendations and highlights the critical importance of promoting and funding Indigenous-led housing options as a path to creating more equitable, culturally supportive housing options for Indigenous Peoples with diverse abilities.

Key Points: 
  • The report makes 26 recommendations and highlights the critical importance of promoting and funding Indigenous-led housing options as a path to creating more equitable, culturally supportive housing options for Indigenous Peoples with diverse abilities.
  • Evidence based findings reveal numerous barriers Indigenous people with diverse abilities face in accessing housing, especially for those who also have complex and concurrent mental health and substance use care needs.
  • These are the most vulnerable populations, and a lack of housing support in a complex web of systems and services increases the risk of falling into a cycle of homelessness.
  • AHMA is a For Indigenous, By Indigenous organization made up of 55 members that represent over 95% of Indigenous housing and service providers in BC.

Community Savings Credit Union breaks new ground for cannabis industry banking with pre-approved credit cards

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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This industry-first offer finally gives cannabis businesses in BC guaranteed access to credit cards, a long overdue change in the financial services available for the industry.

Key Points: 
  • This industry-first offer finally gives cannabis businesses in BC guaranteed access to credit cards, a long overdue change in the financial services available for the industry.
  • Many cannabis businesses are rejected by credit card providers solely because of their legal business in cannabis.
  • Community Savings has successfully campaigned for policy change to ensure cannabis businesses have credit card access.
  • Commenting on the launch, Mike Schilling, President and CEO of Community Savings Credit Union, said “Cannabis businesses have been forced to operate without a fully functioning banking system for too long.

Community Savings Credit Union announces affordable invoice factoring for cannabis licensed producers in BC

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC / Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Savings , a BC-based credit union, working exclusively with We Can Capital Inc. , has introduced an innovative invoice factoring program crafted for British Columbia’s licensed cannabis producers (LPs).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC / Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Savings , a BC-based credit union, working exclusively with We Can Capital Inc. , has introduced an innovative invoice factoring program crafted for British Columbia’s licensed cannabis producers (LPs).
  • This affordable invoice factoring program enables BC LPs to receive the funds from their BC and Ontario government invoices early.
  • Community Savings with We Can Capital is dedicated to facilitating the sustainable growth of the BC cannabis industry.
  • Mike Schilling, President and CEO of Community Savings Credit Union, said: “As a pro-cannabis credit union, we are proud to be the only industry-owned solution to give BC LPs affordable access to working capital from their provincial receivables.

Fitness World Launches Series of Free Cardio Classes for Heart Health Month

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Throughout the month of February, Fitness World is offering free Heart Health Cardio Classes on its YouTube channel , aimed at promoting heart health and encouraging individuals to prioritize cardiovascular fitness.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout the month of February, Fitness World is offering free Heart Health Cardio Classes on its YouTube channel , aimed at promoting heart health and encouraging individuals to prioritize cardiovascular fitness.
  • Triple Threat is one of these classes, offering equal parts cardio conditioning, strength, and flexibility to turn you into a true fitness triple threat.
  • Designed and led by experienced fitness class instructors at Fitness World, the free online Heart Health Cardio Classes aim to break down barriers to fitness by providing engaging and accessible workouts.
  • Our free Cardio Classes are a great tool for our communities, designed to provide engaging and accessible workouts for participants of all fitness levels.

New Podcast "Necessary Tomorrows" Offers Hopeful Visions of the Future

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Necessary Tomorrows," a podcast from Doha Debates combining science fiction and documentary to envision hopeful futures, debuts today on Al Jazeera Podcasts. The series is Doha Debates' first collaboration with Imposter Media, Wolf at the Door Studios and Al Jazeera.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Necessary Tomorrows," a podcast from Doha Debates combining science fiction and documentary to envision hopeful futures, debuts today on Al Jazeera Podcasts .
  • Hosting the series is "Ursula," an AI instructor from 2065 who presents the listener with these hopeful visions in order to ease their anxiety about what's to come.
  • "We are excited about this partnership and how this podcast uses sci-fi and fact to reflect on our possible future."
  • The podcast can be heard on all major podcast platforms and at aj.audio/nt1 .

New Sci-Fi Podcast "Necessary Tomorrows" Offers Hopeful Visions of the Future

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Necessary Tomorrows," a podcast from Qatar Foundation's Doha Debates combining science fiction and fact to envision hopeful futures, debuts on January 8. The series is produced in collaboration with Imposter Media and Wolf at the Door Studios and presented by Al Jazeera Podcasts.

Key Points: 
  • The series is produced in collaboration with Imposter Media and Wolf at the Door Studios and presented by Al Jazeera Podcasts .
  • The podcast is hosted by "Ursula," an AI instructor from 2065.
  • "We are excited about this partnership and how this podcast uses sci-fi and facts to reflect on our possible future."
  • The podcast can be heard on all major podcast platforms and at aj.audio/nt1 .

Fitness World Celebrates Remarkable Growth and Performance since launch in 2020

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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In 2020, Fitness World re-opened with a resounding impact, launching with 15 locations across Vancouver, Victoria and the lower mainland, and has since continued to expand its footprint.

Key Points: 
  • In 2020, Fitness World re-opened with a resounding impact, launching with 15 locations across Vancouver, Victoria and the lower mainland, and has since continued to expand its footprint.
  • Two additional Fitness World locations were introduced in 2022, followed by the unveiling of cutting-edge TRAIN by Fitness World facility in 2023.
  • With an impressive investment of $6.8 million in state-of-the-art equipment, Fitness World remains dedicated to providing its members with the best fitness experience.
  • The dedication to wellness, community engagement, and member satisfaction sets Fitness World apart as a leader in the Vancouver fitness market.

Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase celebrates five years of bringing together Indigenous leaders, government and business innovators, returning on June 5 & 6, 2024

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS), a premier platform for celebrating Indigenous success, fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable development, returns June 5 and 6, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS), a premier platform for celebrating Indigenous success, fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable development, returns June 5 and 6, 2024.
  • The theme for the fifth annual Vancouver-based conference is “Reconciliation in Action.” GCT Global Container Terminals is returning as the event’s patron sponsor, alongside digital sponsor TELUS.
  • Registration for this signature event is now available at an early bird rate of 15% off the regular ticket price (offer ends February 1, 2024).
  • “I encourage business and government leaders to join me at IPSS 2024 to celebrate that success and discover new ways to take action on reconciliation."

TELUS expands reconciliation commitments to include AI in 5th annual TELUS Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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“Bridging the digital divide plays a significant role in enabling Indigenous businesses to participate equally in new sectors of economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • “Bridging the digital divide plays a significant role in enabling Indigenous businesses to participate equally in new sectors of economic growth.
  • Connectivity in Indigenous communities is a crucial step toward reconciliation, since it increases opportunities for Indigenous economic engagement.
  • TELUS’ Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan is built on four pillars with measurable targets and timelines.
  • Key milestones for 2023 include:
    Connectivity: 120 additional Indigenous lands connected to advanced broadband technology between 2022 and 2023, in partnership with Indigenous governments.