Prosper Canada

June is National Indigenous History Month.

At Prosper Canada, this is a time to recognize the histories, cultures, leadership and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.

It is also a time to reflect on the work still needed to advance economic reconciliation.

Financial empowerment must be grounded in trust, respect, community leadership and self-determined solutions.

We are grateful to learn from Indigenous partners and communities who are leading work that strengthens financial wellness in ways that reflect local priorities, lived experience and cultural knowledge.

This month, we honour Indigenous history while recommitting to a future where financial wellness is built in partnership with communities.

Community-based financial wellness services can help reduce barriers to accessing financial supports in First Nations communities Manitoba and Ontario

In our upcoming webinar, speakers Robbie Shifman (Prosper Canada), Pamela Ouart-McNabb, PhD (AFOA Canada) Millie Acuna (SEED Winnipeg Inc.), John Cockburn (SCSCFinancialEmpower) and Morgan Marshall (Community Financial Counselling Services) will share findings from Phase Two of the Building Financial Wellness in First Nations project, including insights on:

• Tax filing support
• Access to identification
• Financial literacy and coaching
• Community-centred service delivery

Participants will also get insights about what has been learned so far, what is working, and how this work could grow and continue over time.

� June 11
� 1:00 PM EDT

Register � https://prospercanada.org/en/news-events/events

Money questions can feel overwhelming, especially when debt, bills, savings or retirement decisions are all competing for attention.

Autorité des marchés financiers shares a helpful reminder: you don’t have to figure everything out alone.

Depending on your situation, support may be available through consumer associations, budget counselling services, financial institutions, licensed insolvency trustees or licensed financial professionals.

The key is to ask questions, review your options and check that any person or firm offering financial products or advice is authorized to do so �
https://bit.ly/4x9c45Y

What helps financial wellness services succeed in First Nations communities?

Join Prosper Canada and project partners on June 11 for a conversation on lessons emerging from Phase Two of the Building Financial Wellness in First Nations project.

The webinar will explore:

• Community-based service delivery

• Partnership and trust-building

• Access to tax filing, identification support, financial literacy and coaching • Insights to help inform future collaboration and sector learning

Hear directly from project partners and join the discussion on strengthening financial wellness services in First Nations communities.

� June 11
� 1:00 PM EDT
� https://bit.ly/4tJiyGz

Managing your money starts with having access to clear, reliable information.

The Government of Canada's 'Managing Your Money' page includes helpful resources on budgeting, banking, credit reports, insurance, retirement planning, housing and major life events.

Explore the tools and information here � https://bit.ly/3PvUdoQ

� Webinar: Building Financial Wellness in First Nations, Insights from Phase Two
� June 11
� 1 PM EDT

Financial wellness services work best when they are community-based, trusted and built around real needs.

On June 11, join us for a webinar, where we will present findings from phase two of the Building Financial Wellness in First Nations project.

For three years, this work has focused on expanding access to tax filing support, identification, financial literacy, financial coaching and counselling, and capacity-building initiatives in First Nations communities.

The session will share key findings from our upcoming Insights Report, including outcomes, implementation learnings and opportunities for future program delivery, scale and long-term sustainability.

Participants will also hear directly from project partners and have the opportunity to take part in discussion and Q&A.

Join the conversation on strengthening financial wellness services in First Nations communities � https://bit.ly/4tJiyGz

Financial security starts with access.

For those who need financial support services, the biggest barrier is often not knowing what help is available, whether that means understanding which benefits they qualify for, how to file taxes, where to find trusted support, or how to manage growing financial stress.

Prosper Canada works with community partners to make financial help easier to access for people with low and modest incomes.

It’s a worthy mission, which is why our Board members are encouraging everyone to support it, with all donations until the end of June being matched.

“Throughout my time as a member of Prosper Canada's Board of Directors, I’ve seen how much of a difference the right support at the right time can make,” says Allyn Eger “It’s not just short-term help — it’s about setting people up for something more stable and lasting. That is why I am so proud to support this matching challenge and encourage you to as well!

Donate today � https://bit.ly/4dycYRz

Practical financial help can change daily life for people feeling the pressure of rising costs.

This video shares how new support will help expand financial empowerment services for residents who need them ➡️

Families struggling with rising cost of living offered lifeline through Windsor area programming A new federal investment aimed at helping residents navigate mounting affordability pressures will expand financial empowerment services in Windsor-Essex ove...

Some expenses are easy to plan for. Others show up when you least expect them.

This GetSmarter AboutMoney.ca article shares simple ways to prepare for occasional and unexpected costs, including seasonal spending, emergency expenses and building a small savings buffer over time.

Learn more � https://bit.ly/4u7ujqd