Sierra Systems Partner Wins Top Aboriginal Achievement Award.Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2000 Sierra Systems Sierra Systems Group Inc. ("Sierra Systems") is a private information technology and business consulting corporation headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The company provides services to both the public and private sectors. Group Inc. proudly congratulates Mr. John Bernard
In 1996, Mr. Bernard, a member of New Brunswick's Madawaska Maliseet First Nations community, created Donna Cona, an Aboriginal information technology company. In 1999 Sierra Systems acquired a 49% interest in Donna Cona. This new partnership gives a strong national presence to Donna Cona, and increased opportunities and capabilities to Sierra Systems. "Our relationship with Donna Cona broadens our scope and markets across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. ," said Grant Gisel, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Sierra Systems. This award recognizes Mr. Bernard's achievements earned through many years of successful contributions to the business and Aboriginal communities. Past recipients of this award include Grand Chief Phil Fontaine Larry Phillip (Phil) Fontaine, OM, (born September 20, 1944) is an Aboriginal Canadian leader. He is currently serving his third term as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. , Dorothy Grant, The Honourable Madame Justice Rose Toodick Boyko and Senator Charlie Watt Charlie Watt (born June 29 1944) is a Canadian Senator. A hunter and businessman by profession, Watt is an Inuk and has served as Northern officer with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs from 1969 to 1979 and founded the Northern Quebec Inuit Association . Recently, Mr. Bernard personally established a renewable scholarship fund at Trent University for Aboriginal students enrolled in its Computer Studies program. About Sierra Systems As one of North America's leading management consulting and systems integration firms, Sierra Systems (www.SierraSystems.com) has earned long-term relationships with many of the most respected private and public sector organizations. Sierra Systems' 900 employees deliver business solutions on a global basis. From 15 offices in key markets throughout North America, Sierra Systems is recognized for its seamless integration of business applications, technical expertise and 33 years of real world experience. Sierra Systems has targeted industry sectors to implement successful, practical "best of breed" applications for government, financial services, health care, justice, telecommunications and utilities. |
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