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Aboriginal Opportunities Committee

Mandate

To raise awareness and understanding of Aboriginal issues and perspectives within the Chamber's membership and the Calgary community at large. The Aboriginal Opportunities Committee is committed to creating and promoting the employment and business opportunities of Aboriginal people in and around the Calgary region.


2009 - 2010 Committee Focus Areas

  • Aboriginal Workforce Initiative
  • Improve Aboriginal representation in the labour force
  • Link business/ entrepreneurs to Aboriginal economic opportunities
  • Increase Aboriginal entrepreneurial capacity


Past Work

To learn more about the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee's past work, view the Annual Reports archive below.

2008-09 Annual Report

2007-08 Annual Report

2006-07 Annual Report


Chair

Blaine Collett
Program Manager, Aboriginal Business Development Services
The Business Link


Vice-Chair

Rob Lennard
Vice President
Lennard Corporation


Volunteer Opportunities

The Chamber welcomes motivated and thought leading individuals to join our committees to help raise the level of discourse and discussion at meetings.

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