https://www.powwowpitch.org/gerry-brandon-wins-the-up-and-comer-award/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:37:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.powwowpitch.org/gerry-brandon-wins-the-up-and-comer-award/#comment-26 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:37:57 +0000 https://www.powwowpitch.org/?p=235843#comment-26 […] 2021 Indigenous Entrepreneurship Awards Gerald James Brandon from Dokis First Nation has been announced as the winner of the Up and Comer Award at the inaugural Indigenous Entrepreneurship Awards, which celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement and impact in Indigenous entrepreneurship. A 60’s scoop survivor, Gerald James Brandon, is an example of achievement through resilience and struggle.  In his teenage years, Gerry experienced homelessness, addiction and spent time in jail. Yet, he persevered to attain degrees in business, planning, culinary arts and teaching; mentoring young people and at-risk youth throughout his life and later opening the highly sought after L’Autochtone Taverne Americaine, an upmarket urban Bar & Grill.  “The best part of the journey is the people,” said Gerry Brandon. “I am proud when I see our team buying their first homes, growing their families, growing as individuals and contributing to their community. This Award is for my spouse, co-workers, and staff in recognition and gratitude for their efforts, patience during the pandemic, for their commitment to the community.” Read more about Gerry and L’Autochtone Taverne Americaine here. […]

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