Jim Boucher is a Cree and Dene Indigenous Canadian businessman and political leader.
14 Facts About Jim Boucher
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Jim Boucher established the Fort McKay Group of Companies in 1986, and continued to be chairman and president of the Fort McKay Group of Companies, president of the Athabasca Tribal Council, grand chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, vice-chairperson, Board of Governors of Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and chairperson for the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board.
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Jim Boucher is a direct descendant of Headman Adam Boucher, who signed Treaty 8 on August 4,1899.
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Jim Boucher negotiated the Fort McKay's Treaty Land Settlement Agreement in 2003.
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Jim Boucher worked in cooperation with other First Nations communities to develop the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act.
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Jim Boucher has contributed his insights to many publications, including an article for the Canadian Heavy Oil Association in 2011, in recognition of their 25th anniversary.
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Jim Boucher has received many awards and honours throughout his career.
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In 2020, Jim Boucher was invested into the Alberta Order of Excellence.
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In 2018, Jim Boucher was named the Canadian Energy Person of the Year by the Energy Council of Canada.
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In 2009, Jim Boucher received the Aboriginal Business Award for Lifetime Achievement from the CCAB.
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In 2017, Jim Boucher was named one of The Power 50 - The 50 Most Influential Canadian Business Leaders by The Globe and Mail.
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In 2017, Jim Boucher received a Builder of Wood Buffalo Award.
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Jim Boucher received the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's Award for Achievement in Public Service.
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Boucher established the Chief Jim Boucher Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Chief Jim Boucher Ministerial Award of Excellence at Keyano College.