In spite of this, Bourque-Bouchier’s persis-
tence over the years has prevailed, earning
her recognition as a prominent business-
woman and leader. Her success has been
celebrated through prestigious awards,
like the Celebration of Achievement Award,
and illustrious titles, such as Alberta’s 50
Most Influential People. Recently, she was
named among the Top 100 Most Powerful
Women in Canada. This year, MacEwan
University awarded her with the notable
title of Allard Chair in Business, a moment
of pride for the entire First Nations com-
munity as it was the first time the recogni-
tion was received by an Aboriginal person.
GIVING BACK TO THE
COMMUNITY
In addition to her roles as mother, wife
and entrepreneur, Bourque-Bouchier is a
committed philanthropist, dedicated to in-
spiring and supporting Aboriginal women
in business and the cultural values of the
Wood Buffalo region.
“It’s all about building the local commu-
nity we’re from … I look for ways to bring
awareness to the Wood-Buffalo region,”
Bourque-Bouchier said.
The Bouchier Group is giving back to the
community in a number of ways. For ex-
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