Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
April 1, 2025
Success Means Embracing Diversity
Celebrate Diversity Month is observed in April to recognize the world’s diversity and…
March 20, 2025
Celebrating Diversity at Western: Meet Our Employee Resource Groups!
At Western, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are the cornerstones of in…
March 6, 2025
Embracing Gender Diversity in Leadership
Women bring distinct qualities that significantly enhance organizational success. Studies sh…
February 3, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month - What Does Black Joy Mean To You?
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in…
September 27, 2024
Western Financial Group Communities Foundation 2024 Indigenous Infrastructure Grants
Western’s commitment to truth and reconciliation remains strong; We are dedicated to s…
September 26, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is September 30
On September 30, Canadians will recognize the fourth annual National Day for Truth & Rec…
September 3, 2024
Championing Inclusivity: Western Financial Group's Blueprint for Diverse Hiring Processes and Talent Development
This blog was created based on the content delivered by Banks Falade, Dan Laul, Daria Verigi…
June 24, 2024
Western Celebrates Pride Month in 2024
Building Bridges: Embracing Diversity, Connecting Communities In alignment with our 2024 DEI…
June 21, 2024
Celebrating National Indigenous People Day in 2024
National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21! During National Indigenous History Month, we c…
June 5, 2024
Service and Sacrifice: Wendy's Impact Inside and Beyond Western
This year on World Environment Day and Canadian Clean Air Day on June 5, we come together to…
June 3, 2024
Pride Month is More than Rainbows: Celebrating Differences, Ensuring Equality
We had a blast celebrating at the Winnipeg Pride Parade this past weekend! Our ERG represent…
April 25, 2024
Let's Celebrate Diversity Month 2024
Building Bridges: Embracing Diversity, Connecting Communities In alignment with our 2024 DEI…
April 18, 2024
Western Receives Purple Star Designation
We are thrilled to share that Western has achieved the prestigious Purple Star Designation f…
April 4, 2024
Meet our Single/Working Parents ERG as part of Diversity Month
Meet Angela Philips, Co-lead of the Single/Working Parents ERG! Frontline Capability Coach…
March 21, 2024
Let's Celebrate Neurodiversity Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week runs from March 18–24. Western Financial Group not onl…
March 7, 2024
Join Us in Celebrating Western's Leaders in AI Policy
In honour of International Women's Day today, we're spotlighting the achievements of two rem…
February 22, 2024
Western Celebrates Black History Month 2024
Building Bridges: Embracing Diversity, Connecting Communities In alignment with our 2024 D…
February 15, 2024
Western nurtures psychological well-being, especially in Black History Month
Western Financial Group is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in…
February 9, 2024
What to Know about Lunar New Year for 2024
Today, our colleagues from the Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other East and Southeast Asi…
February 1, 2024
Isi Okoh's Beats of Heritage - Black History Month
The history of the African drums’ dates back centuries, playing a vital role in variou…
November 20, 2023
What is International Men's Day?
On November 19, we celebrated International Men’s Day (IMD), highlighting men's positi…
October 17, 2023
Meet Kaitlyn Bridge, the Executive Sponsor of the Access-Ability Employees Network and Allies ERG
Kaitlyn Bridge
VP, Talent and Employee Experience
Okotoks, Alberta
Q. Disabili…
October 5, 2023
Meet Lisa Colangelo, Executive Sponsor of the Access-Ability Employees Network and Allies ERG
Last month, we introduced you to Craig Kozlowski, the Executive Sponsor of the Ukrainian Emp…
September 29, 2023
Western Gives Back - Indigenous-Focused Funding
In 2022, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation embarked on a journey of reconci…
September 28, 2023
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation ERG Spotlight
Meet Cali Peace from the Indigenous Employees Network & Allies Employee Resource Group!…
September 28, 2023
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation ERG Spotlight
Meet Solange Bouvier from the Indigenous ERG!
Commercial Insurance Advisor
Winnipeg, M…
September 28, 2023
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation ERG Spotlight
Meet Marcia Forsyth from the Indigenous Employees Network & Allies Employee Resource Gro…
September 25, 2023
Our commitment to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
While we're proud of the strides we've made this year, we're acutely aware that there's much…
September 14, 2023
Meet the Executive Sponsor of the Ukrainian ERG Group
At Western Financial Group, we have a solid and enduring dedication to promoting Diversity,…
September 6, 2023
Western's Ukrainian ERG helps our new Ukrainian children with school supplies
With the support of Western Financial Group, the Ukrainian Employees Network and Allies Empl…
August 14, 2023
Western Partners with Jumpstart Refugee Talent
As part of Western’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitment to building con…
June 19, 2023
Fort St. John Friendship Society Upgrades Technology with Infrastructure Grant
Western Financial Group is highlighting National Indigenous Peoples Day with its $5,000 infr…
June 15, 2023
Pride Month Means Assurance to be Yourself
Since 2016, the entire month of June has been declared Pride month when 2SLGBTQI+ communitie…
June 15, 2023
Meet Nat Malech from the Pride ERG!
Since 2016, the entire month of June has been declared Pride month when 2SLGBTQI+ communitie…
June 1, 2023
How Western's Pride ERG Brings Us Together
Wade Wiley, Team Lead, Premium Finance Collections at Western Financial Group, is a part of…
May 31, 2023
National AccessAbility Week Spotlight at Western Financial Group
This year National AccessAbility Week takes place from May 28 to June 3. National AccessAb…
May 30, 2023
National AccessAbility Week Spotlight at Western Financial Group
This year National AccessAbility Week takes place from May 28 to June 3. National AccessAb…
May 29, 2023
National AccessAbility Week Spotlight at Western Financial Group
This year National AccessAbility Week takes place from May 28 to June 3. National AccessAbi…
April 14, 2023
Western Celebrates Diversity Month with new Employee Resource Groups
Celebrate Diversity Month takes place in April every year. It was initiated in 2004 to recog…
April 4, 2023
Celebrate Easter with this delicious Ukrainian recipe
To celebrate Diversity Month, and with Easter around the corner, Western Financial Group&rsq…
March 30, 2023
Western Launches its Women in Leadership Program
Western Financial Group recently launched its Women in Leadership (WIL) program. The goal of…
March 13, 2023
Let's Celebrate Neurodiversity Week!
Neurodiversity Celebration Week runs from March 13-19. It is a worldwide initiative that cha…
February 22, 2023
Did You Know Kids Skip School to Avoid Being Bullied?
Today is Pink Shirt Day. It was started in Nova Scotia in 2007 by Travis Price and David She…
February 15, 2023
What Do You Know about Canada's Black Communities?
February is Black History Month. It’s an opportunity for Canadians to learn about and…
February 1, 2023
Black History Month: Why is Canada's Underground Railroad Important?
The Underground Railroad brought at least 30,000 slaves to freedom in British North America,…
January 4, 2023
January 4th is World Braille Day
World Braille Day is a United Nations observance that raises awareness of the importance of…
December 14, 2022
Celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa
In December, people all over the world celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa with famil…
December 1, 2022
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
Saturday, December 3, is International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2022. This day was…