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Support for First Nations

Kwe! We’re here to listen and talk about your goals. Whether you’d like to open an account, invest or set up a financial strategy that fits your needs, you can count on us.

A safe investment

Are you a class member of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement? If you want a guaranteed investment, you can get a competitive rate for a 5-year term with our Regular Income Term Savings.1,2

Call us at 1-833-353-6476 This link opens your phone app. for personalized support.

Regular Income Term Savings explained

With this investment, you earn guaranteed, regular income for a set period, plus interest.

Term savings are investments that guarantee your principal and interest until maturity, even if markets fluctuate.

Regular Income Term Savings advantages

  • Competitive rate for a 5-year term, just for class members in the Settlement1,2
  • Choose your payment amount and frequency
  • Eligible for a TFSA
  • Exempt from tax under the Indian Act3
  • Eligible for member dividends
  • Eligible for deposit insurance

Other savings and investment options

We have different investment options to choose from, and our advisors are here to help.

A caisse network for Indigenous communities

Through our wide network of caisses, we’re available for all Indigenous communities in Quebec. 

Our caisses on reserves support community members; our teams understand you and what you need to reach your goals.

A cooperative true to you

We’re committed to supporting social and economic development for our Indigenous members and clients and their communities.

Some of our initiatives include:

  • The participation of the Wendake, Pekuakami, Kahnawake and Eenou Eeyou caisses in Personal Finance: I’m in Charge®, a free educational program to set up young adults for financial independence
  • The First Nations Home Ownership Program, designed to help First Nations get mortgages
  • Providing more inclusive services for Indigenous business owners, with lending conditions adapted to their needs
  • Engaging in several renewable energy projects owned in part by Indigenous communities
  • Measures to raise our employee awareness of the realities and issues Indigenous Peoples face
  • Support from the Desjardins Foundation for elementary and high school students in Indigenous communities

Contact us

Whether it’s to open an account or invest, we’re here to answer your questions.

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Personal Finance: I'm in Charge ® is a registered trademark of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec. Rate subject to change without notice. This promotional offer is valid only for Regular Income Term Savings in non-registered plans and TFSAs. This offer may change or end at any time without notice. Other conditions and restrictions apply.Desjardins caisses in Quebec and Desjardins Ontario Credit Union only accept deposits originating from their respective provinces. As such, a residential address in these provinces is required in order to proceed.For non-registered investments held at Caisse Desjardins du Pekuakami, Caisse Desjardins de Wendake, Caisse populaire Kahnawake or Caisse Desjardins Eenou Eeyou.