Joleen Mitton is a prominent Indigenous leader, activist, and fashion entrepreneur. She is the founder and creative director of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW), which has become one of the most successful Indigenous fashion events in the world. She is committed to creating a more inclusive and connected community, which includes empowering and uplifting young Indigenous women.
Funded by members' investments, our Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program gives anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary person access to funds, networking, and experienced mentors to help their businesses thrive.
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Make investments that are profitable for you, and look out for the planet too. With us, you can easily select portfolios that invest only in quality companies with good environmental, social, and corporate governance practices.
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As a member of Vancity, you get a share of profits, access to flexible accounts and products, free financial planning, and much more. And, as an owner, you get a vote in where your money goes.
Every year, we share 30% of our net profits with our communities toward co-operative principles and practices, social justice, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
When you’re not using it, your money supports financial inclusion, affordable housing creation, indigenous law researchers, and other causes in pursuit of a clean and fair world.
