The Manitoba Home Builders' Association is celebrating 75 years.
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FIND OUT MORE Enbridge.com/InYourCommunity InhonourofNationalAboriginalDay,Enbridgeapplauds the young Aboriginal Canadians in whom we invest. By investing in Aboriginal youth, Enbridge is investing in Canada's future. Our School Plus Program provides funding for extracurricular and culturally enriched programming for First Nations schools. Through the program, teachers at Onchaminahos School were able to offer opportunities that encourage students to celebrate their cultural roots through dance, music, crafts and literature, helping them grow in confidence and independence. Enbridge delivers more than the energy you count on. We deliver on our promise to make communities better places to live. It's part of the reason we were named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. MICHELLETHRUSH MAINSTAGEHOST Michelle Thrush is an epitome of a role model for Aboriginal PeoplesinCanada.She'sanaccomplishedactorandcontinuously gives back to her community. She makes it a priority to engage andworkwithyouththroughthearts. Michelle brings her award-winning presence to the main stage with an extensive background in film, television and theatre. Her latest achievements include a 2012 Rosie Award for Best PerformancebyanAlbertaActress,andshewasappointed2012 AlbertaAboriginalRoleModeloftheYear. ManyknowMichelleforherportrayalofGailStoneyfromtheground- breaking and award-winningAPTN dramatic series Blackstone.In 2011,shewasawardedaGeminiAwardforBestPerformanceby anActressinaContinuingLeadingDramaticRole. She's compelled to share her experience for the empowerment ofthepeople. DEREK MILLER THE GUILT FREE ZONE HOST Derek Miller is from the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. He's a singer-songwriter, and his aesthetics of roots inflected rock and roll will definitely add sparks to the show. Derek's talent has led him to award-winning status in the world of music. He's earned JUNO Awards for both his debut album Music Is the Medicine in 2003 and sophomore album The Dirty Looks in 2008. His latest album Damned If You Do features a duet with Willie Nelson. Derek's recent influence comes from a unique mix of soul, blues and country. "Hillbilly Soul with some Mohawk swagger." His eclectic taste and dynamism is a welcomed addition to The Guilt Free Zone - new to the Winnipeg stage this year. CHANTELLE WEBSTAGE PASS™ GUIDE Chantelle is Métis and a self-proclaimed country girl from a small town in south western Manitoba. She's quickly made herself one of the famous faces of APTN, representing the changing wave of Aboriginal youth of Canada. Shortly after college graduation, she found herself working behind the scenes at APTN for the history-making 2010 Vancouver Olympics broadcast as the assistant to the executive producer. In 2011, she was the LIVE Webstage Pass™ host for APTN's Aboriginal Day Live with her former co-host Kernel the Dog. Chantelle loves spending her free time on the Internet and social media sites. Be sure to join her backstage and online via APTN's Webstage Pass™. HOSTS