CCAB SNAPSHOT 20TH ANNUAL TORONTO GALA JANUARY 31, 2018 BEANFIELD CENTRE | TORONTO, ON From left to right: Michael Hachey, President of ESS, Founder and Exclusive Award Sponsor; National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award recipient Jordan Jolicoeur; Aboriginal Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Harry Flaherty; CCAB President & CEO J.P. Gladu Entertainment: Métis Fiddler Quartet members Alyssa and Conlin Delbaere- Sawchuk Hosts Stephanie Pangowish and D.B McLeod of Manifest Destiny’s Child Christine John of Bruce Power, Lead Sponsor of the 20th Annual Toronto Gala Elder, Dr. Bob Phillips FOUNDER & EXCLUSIVE AWARD SPONSOR: LEAD SPONSOR: SUPPORTING SPONSOR: SPONSOR: On January 31, 2018, CCAB’s sold-out 20th Annual Toronto Gala was hosted by Stephanie Pangowish and D.B McLeod of Manifest Destiny’s Child, a collective of Indigenous women stand-up comedians. The night opened with entertainment from two members of the Métis Fiddler Quartet, Alyssa and Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, followed by a prayer provided by Elder Bob Phillips. After dinner, the crowd enjoyed an engaging performance by Inuit Throat Beat Boxer Nelson Tagoona. The night continued with speeches from National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Métis National Council President Clement Chartier. CCAB’s 20th Annual Toronto Gala honoured the accomplishments of Harry Flaherty, recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, and Jordan Jolicoeur, recipient of the National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award. A special thank you to Founder & Exclusive Award Sponsor, Support Services Worldwide; Lead Sponsor, Bruce Power; Supporting Sponsor, Rio Tinto; Sponsor, Resolute Forest Products. 36 A CCAB PUBLICATION 2018