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Cision Canada
13-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
IG Wealth Management and Red River College Polytechnic Announce Inaugural Recipients of IG Empower Your Tomorrow Indigenous Scholarships Français
WINNIPEG, MB, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - IG Wealth Management (IG) and Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) today announced the inaugural 10 recipients of the IG Empower Your Tomorrow Indigenous Scholarship. The 2025 scholarship includes $12,000 in financial support for each student to pursue their studies, a paid work-integrated internship at IG's headquarters in Winnipeg and various year-round supports such as navigating childcare options and services, wellness and mental health resources and professional development. Additionally, RRC Polytech is creating opportunities for the scholarship recipients to develop their soft and hard skills through workshops and local conferences. The scholarship is a part of the IG Empower Your Tomorrow program at RRC Polytech, initially announced in January 2024. The program supports up to 300 RRC Polytech Indigenous students each year within the School of Business, Information Technology, Creative Arts and the School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Students benefit from an IG Empower Your Tomorrow Navigation Coach, who assists with their academic journey, promotes overall well-being and provides career coaching and mentorship opportunities. The 10 2025 IG Empower Your Tomorrow scholarship recipients are: "I would like to congratulate each student and thank RRC Polytech for their ongoing partnership as we work together to provide Indigenous students with the support they need to thrive academically and professionally," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management. "I'm looking forward to having this group join us at IG this summer and am certain they'll make an impact on our business while benefitting from the experience." The scholarship recipients will work in various departments across IG this summer, gaining valuable professional experience through hands-on corporate engagement. IG employees will also have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with Indigenous talent for future opportunities. "It's inspiring to see our partners actively answering calls to Truth and Reconciliation by investing in the success of Indigenous students," said Jamie Wilson, Vice President, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development, RRC Polytech. "Thanks to IG's support, we're not only celebrating the first award recipients – we're witnessing how meaningful partnerships like this can pave the way for students to thrive in their education and be welcomed into the careers they're pursuing. Financial support like this helps ease the challenges students face when they leave their communities, including the high cost of living in an urban centre, tuition and school-related expenses like books and equipment, as well as transportation and childcare costs." About IG Wealth Management Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management ("IG") is a Canadian leader in delivering financial planning with approximately $139 billion in assets under advisement as of April 30, 2025. For more than 95 years, IG has been focused on improving the financial well-being of Canadians so they can confidently embrace all of life's possibilities. Through a network of advisors located across the country, IG provides approximately one million clients with personalized advice, comprehensive financial planning, insurance and mortgage services and professionally managed investment solutions. IG is a member of IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM), part of the Power Corporation group of companies and one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management organizations with approximately $270 billion in total assets under management and advisement as of April 30, 2025. For more information, visit About Red River College Polytechnic RRC Polytech is Manitoba's largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degree, diploma and certificate options. Through hands-on and online learning opportunities and state-of-the-art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields — while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands, and contribute to the province's economic growth.
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Canadians from Coast-to-Coast Join Forces for 10th Annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's Français
Join more than 150 communities across Canada on May 24 and 25, 2025, to support people impacted by dementia. , May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - This spring, join tens of thousands across Canada to take strides toward a future without dementia. The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's ("the Walk") Canada's largest fundraiser in support of people living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, returns the weekend of May 24-25 in cities coast-to-coast. With over 700,000 Canadians currently living with dementia—a number expected to reach nearly one million by 2030 —the need for awareness, support services, and research has never been more critical. Each day, more than 500 people in Canada receive a dementia diagnosis. The time to act is now. "Every step taken during the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's helps ensure that no one faces dementia alone," said Christina Scicluna, Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. "The funds raised equip Alzheimer Societies across the country to bridge gaps in our healthcare system, ensuring that people living with dementia and their care partners receive the support they need." Slowing the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia begins with awareness and education, and the Alzheimer Society is proud to lead that charge. The nationwide Walk funds these community programs and services at Alzheimer Societies across Canada, providing much-needed access to one-on-one counseling and support. "IG Wealth Management is honoured to once again support this year's edition of the IG Walk for Alzheimer's and to stand alongside Canadian families and caregivers affected by dementia," said Damon Murchison, President and CEO. "The Walk holds great significance for our organization – many of us have personal connections with those impacted by dementia and we know the physical, emotional and financial toll it can take. It's inspiring to see so many Canadians, including our employees and advisors, rally together." In 2024, the Walk raised $6.8 million, contributing to over $50 million raised since 2015. As one of Canada's largest fundraising events, this year's Walk aims to raise $7.1M to further help people impacted by dementia. Canadians are encouraged to register, form teams, and start fundraising for the 2025 Walk today at Participants can also share their stories and reasons for walking using the hashtag #IGWalkForAlz and #WhoAreYouWalkingFor. Whether you're walking in honour of a loved one, in support of a friend or caregiver, or simply to make a difference in your community, your story matters. About the Alzheimer Society The Alzheimer Society is Canada's leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The Alzheimer Society Research Program is Canada's leading funder of research into better understanding the causes of dementia, improving treatment and care, and finding a cure. For more information on the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's, visit About IG Wealth Management Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management ("IG") is a Canadian leader in delivering financial planning with approximately $142 billion in assets under advisement as of March 31, 2025. For more than 95 years, IG has been focused on improving the financial well-being of Canadians so they can confidently embrace all of life's possibilities. Through a network of advisors located across the country, IG provides approximately one million clients with personalized advice, comprehensive financial planning, insurance and mortgage services and professionally managed investment solutions. IG is a member of IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM), part of the Power Corporation group of companies and one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management organizations with approximately $275 billion in total assets under management and advisement as of March 31, 2025. For more information, visit
