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BMO Financial Group announced a new scholarship program for Aboriginal students named in honour of Ron Jamieson, former Senior Vice-President Aboriginal Banking at BMO. Jamieson was with BMO for more than 13 years.

Mr. Jamieson, a Mohawk from Six Nations, was inducted into the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Toronto yesterday. This prestigious award recognizes his deep and abiding commitment to Aboriginal communities through his professional and volunteer contributions over numerous years.

“Not only do recipients of the Ron Jamieson BMO Financial Group Aboriginal Scholarship Program receive a financial scholarship, they also have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through a paid summer internship,” said Ken Segboer, District Vice-President, Saskatchewan, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Ultimately we would want to see these individuals land a permanent role in BMO Financial Group as a personal or commercial banker or an investment advisor,” added Mr. Segboer.

Mr. Segboer is the current BMO executive sponsor of Aboriginal initiatives including the Aboriginal Networking Forum – an avenue to provide a two-way dialogue on workplace issues affecting BMO's Aboriginal employees.

During his tenure with the company Mr. Jamieson guided BMO Financial Group's Aboriginal Banking team in building mutually beneficial and successful business relationships with Aboriginal communities across the country. He also wanted to foster and promote educational and employment opportunities for Aboriginal youth.

BMO congratulates this year's scholarship winners and wishes them continued success in their careers.

BMO Financial Group is committed to a diverse workforce and a supportive and inclusive workplace. To learn more about the Ron Jamieson BMO Financial Group Scholarship Program, please visit: http://www4.bmo.com/careers/diversity.html and view the section on Attracting Top Talent: Scholarships, Internships and Intake Programs.

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