About this Lesson: In this lesson, students describe the roles of various financial institutions by analyzing bank advertisements. Students will research and then create a media product for a particular financial product or service of their choice. At the end of this lesson, students will use financial terminology fluently to build consumer awareness by investigating products and services offered by financial institutions.Suggested Timing: 2 hours

In this lesson, students will explore the financial insttitutions in Canada and review key terms.Included in this resource: 1. Students review key vocabulary words. 2. Students read and take notes. 3. Students will complete a Bubble Map to summarize what they learned from the reading. 4. Students answer the questions and explain their thinking. 5. Students write answers to the short answer questions. 6. Have students complete the Open Ended Questions and discuss with partners or groups.

10.3 Research products and services provided by various financial institutions: Describe the process and requirements, including personal identification required (e.g., birth certificate, social insurance number), for applying for an account at a financial institution. Assignment: Create a Brochure on How to Open a Bank Account in CanadaObjective: Students will create a brochure that provides clear and comprehensive information on how to open a bank account in Canada. The brochure should cover the necessary document requirements, how to access banking information, and the general process involved. You can use any of the financial institutions in Canada considering fees, services, branch locations, cultural or religious considerations, etc.

Navigating the complex world of personal finance can be challenging. This presentation explores trusted sources for unbiased financial advice in Canada. We'll examine various options to help student make informed decisions about their financial future The goal of this assignment is for students to research and critically analyze three different sources for obtaining financial advice in Canada. You will evaluate each source based on its reliability, accessibility, potential biases, and usefulness to consumers seeking unbiased financial advice.

Explore Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) information on: Opening a bank account, Choosing financial products and services that are right for you, Choosing a financial institution, and Types of financial institutions in Canada. This resource contains assignments for the  students to fill in the table doing comparisons on the types of financial institutions and choosing the financial products.

Bill Lomax, President & CEO of First Nations Bank of Canada speaks about Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business. Bill shares present and future factors influencing the financing of Nation-building in Indigenous communities from the perspective of the only Indigenous-owned bank in Canada. From new settlements made between Indigenous Nations and the federal Crown to new business partnerships and ventures between Nations, a series of financial and social pressure points and how they could be tackled will be highlighted.