Can you believe it was four years ago now that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) was added as the eighth cooperative credit union principle? I don’t know about you, but it seems like it’s been longer than that, as our movement has always valued the unique differences and

Thomas Edison. Stephen Hawking. Esther Vergeer. Do you know what all these individuals have in common, other than being famous for their remarkable contributions to society? They were all disabled in one way or another. But, despite their disabilities, they persevered, paving the way for what we now recognize as

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, which was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all.  "Diversity" means more than just acknowledging and/or tolerating differences. It goes a step further to include understanding and appreciating the interdependence of humanity and cultures; practicing mutual respect for qualities,

April is Celebrate Diversity Month and we use this time to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all.  I view diversity as the different groups to which we belong and the identities we assume (i.e. gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, religious beliefs, etc.). But

Since diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) was added as the eighth cooperative principle in 2020, there has been extensive research and discussion on what an effective DEI strategy looks like and why it matters. Before the 1960s, there was no conversation on DEI in America.  During that decade, diversity issues