Join us Wednesday, March 31, for Connecting the Circle – A CCAB Awards Celebration recognizing Indigenous accomplishments and the entrepreneurial spirit. Presented by CIBC, the event promises to provide inspiration, connection, and an opportunity to learn from Indigenous business experts on every path of the entrepreneurial journey. 
 

Award presentations honour this year’s Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement recipient, John Bernard and celebrate the Indigenous entrepreneurial spirit in Erica Daniels, the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur award recipient.  
 

This not-to-be missed live, virtual event features an interview by event host and sportsnet's Ron MacLean with the first Inuk NHL player, Jordin Tootoo. In addition, we offer an opportunity to learn from key business experts and CCAB’s well-known laureates, both past and present, as a part the afternoon experience.
 

Event highlights include:

• CCAB national award presentations
• Ron MacLean interview with Jordin Tootoo 
• Panel discussion with well-known CCAB award laureates and Indigenous business experts discussing how to turn challenges into success
• Entertainment with Juno award winner, Celeigh Cardinal
• Networking and social rooms to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders