Incentives recognized

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Dedication to forwarding Aboriginal concerns in the financial world were recognized during the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

Bank of Montreal representative Ron Jamieson, vice president, Aboriginal Banking, was presented a founder's award for his outstanding efforts and support of improved relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal business people. Federal Minister of Finance Paul Martin, one of the original founders of the council, paid tribute to Jamieson, a member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, and to Northern Telecom Canada Limited for their work in promoting links between the two communities.

The awards were presented during a June 1 fundraising dinner for the Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth. The foundation is a new council initiative which links education and training for Aboriginal youth with business opportunities. Approximately $100,000 were raised for the private foundation.

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is a national organization which brings Aboriginals and non-Aboriginal business people together for mutually-beneficial partnership in the area of business experience, education, training and networking. The council provides professional placements and executive searches through Aboriginal Choice Placement Services, and business database compilation through Aboriginal Business Information Services.