TD Bank Group
| TD Bank Group | |
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| Type | Company |
TD Bank Group is a financial institution that provides scholarships and internships to Indigenous students.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2019: The group collaborated with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business to establish the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award in 2017.[2]
- August 2021: TD Bank Group provided a $500,000 gift over five years to the Canadian Canoe Museum for its Indigenous Languages Program. The investment is the largest made by the bank through the TD Ready Commitment program in the Peterborough region. The bank aims to support initiatives that elevate the language and culture of Indigenous peoples as part of the collective work towards Truth and Reconciliation.[3]
- August 2021: The bank added Cherie Brant to its board of directors in August 2021 to strengthen its governance and risk capabilities. As of July 31, 2021, the organization held $1.7 trillion in assets and served over 26 million customers. The company operates several divisions including TD Canada Trust, TD Securities, and TD Auto Finance Canada.[4]
- November 2021: The group provided a three-year grant to Trent University to fund environmental enhancement projects and the hiring of an ecologist. Its contribution supports the creation of the University Green Network Systems-Level Plan to identify habitat restoration priorities.[5]
- February 2022: The company provided support to make the Skode Program possible alongside provincial and federal governments.[6]
- November 2022: The bank joined a partnership with AFOA Canada and the Canada Infrastructure Bank to support equitable access to training. The company supports the new certification program through its corporate citizenship strategy known as the TD Ready Commitment.[7]
- February 2023: The company donated $750,000 toward the construction of the new Wiikwemkoong Elders' Home in January 2023. The bank has maintained a relationship with Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory for nearly 40 years.[8]
- August 2023: The organization offers summer work experience and potential full-time employment to recipients of the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation post-secondary students recognized as recipients of 2023 TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples", Anishinabek News, 14 August 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Tabatha Bull, women in business, community and culture", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Canadian Canoe Museum to feature languages and voices from Indigenous communities throughout exhibits", Anishinabek News, 30 August 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cherie Brant appointed to Board of Directors of TD Bank Group", Anishinabek News, 30 August 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Healthier ecosystems and hands-on learning advanced at Trent University with $350,000 TD Bank Group Grant", Anishinabek News, 8 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Skode Program is back for the second year to spark new Indigenous tourism ideas in Ontario with mentorships and financial support", Anishinabek News, 10 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New certification to focus on large infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities", Anishinabek News, 16 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory launches fundraising campaign for new elder’s home", Anishinabek News, 8 February 2023 (archived copy; original article).