John B. Boucher
John B. Boucher | |
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| Born | June 27, 1938[1] |
| Died | February 3, 2010 (aged 71) |
| Occupation(s) | Metis leader and elder, Order of Canada recipient |
John B. Boucher was a Canadian Métis leader. He was active in Métis politics since the 1960s. He sat on the Aboriginal Advisory Board for the RCMP and was a member of the Senate of the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan[2] as well as a member of the Métis National Council. He received the Order of Canada in 2002.[3]
During Nelson Mandela's visit to Canada on September 24, 1998 Senator Boucher tied a ceinture fléchée[4] around Mandela's waist which President Mandela later wore during his address to the House of Commons of Canada.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "In Memoriam: John Boucher". Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ "Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan (John B. Boucher)". Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ "Governor General's Order of Canada site". Retrieved 2012-10-16.
- ^ Barkwell, Lawrence, John B. Boucher, CM, Senator of MNS., retrieved 2012-10-16
- ^ "The Canadian Tribute to Human Rights (Nelson Mandela Visit)". Retrieved 2012-10-16.