First Credit Union

Established in 1939, First Credit Union is a values-based financial cooperative operating on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the K’òmoks, Klahoose, Qualicum, Tla’amin and Squamish Nations and serving the needs of community members in Courtenay, Cumberland, Powell River, Union Bay, Bowser, and on Bowen, Hornby, and Texada Islands. As a financial institution owned by its members, First Credit Union ensures all its activities work to build thriving, vibrant communities. With this responsibility top of mind, First focuses on the financial, social and environmental well-being of the members and the communities it serves and invests 10% of its profits back into its communities.