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Hall of Fame Laureates 2008

On February 19, 2008, two outstanding Aboriginal business leaders joined the Hall of Fame at the 10th Annual Circle for 2015 National Gala Dinner in Toronto. Ron Jamieson and Nellie Cournoyea rececived the recognition they deserve for their life's work, and the audience showed their gratitude.

Hall of Fame Laureates 2007

The Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame welomed three Aboriginal business leaders at the 9th Annual Circle for 2015 National Gala Dinner in Toronto on February 13 2007. Chief Victor Buffalo, Harry Cook, and Garfield Flowers established milestones past which future generations of Aboriginal entrpreneurs will advance.

Hall of Fame Laureates 2006

2006 brought a new pair of Aboriginal business leaders into the CCAB's Hall of Fame. Welcome to Fred Carmichael and the late Suzanne Rochon Burnett, both of whom earned a rapturous reception at the 8th Annual Circle for 2015 Gala Dinner on February 21, 2006.

Fred Carmichael Suzanne Rochon Burnett
O.C., O.Ont

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Hall of Fame Laureates 2005

The first laureates of the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame were announced in January, 2005. The induction ceremony took place during the Seventh Annual CCAB Circle for 2015 Gala dinner at Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel on February 15, 2005.

Dr Billy "Chief" Diamond Mr Irvin Goodon

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