Full Name
Jason Schulz
Job Title
Executive Director, Strategic Advisory Services
Company
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN)
Speaker Bio
Jason Schulz, Executive Director Strategic Advisory Services, has been with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) since 2017. Jason's background encompasses Indigenous business, infrastructure projects and investments, business development and governance, community engagement, marketing, human resources and education.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Luther College, University of Regina, and a Master of Business Administration (Marketing) from Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Jason also spent a year in Tokyo Japan studying the Japanese language (Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin).
Jason has co-authored an English self-study textbook, Eigo De Are Kore Ite Miru: published by ZKAI publishers and released October 2002.
Jason serves as the Director, Chair and President of the Indigenous Communities General Partnership, representing Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Bigstone Cree First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and Sucker Creek First Nation regarding strategic governance of their ownership in the Alberta PowerLine. Jason also serves as the President of Three Nations Energy where Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Fort Chipewyan Metis Association partnered with ATCO Electric to establish Canada’s first and largest off-grid solar farm.
Jason serves as a Board Member, Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation, and a Northern Alberta Development Council Member, Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. Jason has served on the Boards of AOSA Transportation Coordinating Committee, Persons with Developmental Disabilities Alberta, and Child and Family Services Alberta.
As the Executive Director of Strategic Advisory Services for ACFN, Jason is responsible for overseeing higher level strategic priorities and long-term infrastructure projects. Jason collaborates with ACFN Chief and Council, CEO, and Senior Management Team to foster economic and community development. Jason has been instrumental in accessing funding for ACFN capital projects and developing a strong network of Nation and industry partnerships.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Luther College, University of Regina, and a Master of Business Administration (Marketing) from Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Jason also spent a year in Tokyo Japan studying the Japanese language (Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin).
Jason has co-authored an English self-study textbook, Eigo De Are Kore Ite Miru: published by ZKAI publishers and released October 2002.
Jason serves as the Director, Chair and President of the Indigenous Communities General Partnership, representing Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Bigstone Cree First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, and Sucker Creek First Nation regarding strategic governance of their ownership in the Alberta PowerLine. Jason also serves as the President of Three Nations Energy where Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Fort Chipewyan Metis Association partnered with ATCO Electric to establish Canada’s first and largest off-grid solar farm.
Jason serves as a Board Member, Wood Buffalo Housing and Development Corporation, and a Northern Alberta Development Council Member, Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. Jason has served on the Boards of AOSA Transportation Coordinating Committee, Persons with Developmental Disabilities Alberta, and Child and Family Services Alberta.
As the Executive Director of Strategic Advisory Services for ACFN, Jason is responsible for overseeing higher level strategic priorities and long-term infrastructure projects. Jason collaborates with ACFN Chief and Council, CEO, and Senior Management Team to foster economic and community development. Jason has been instrumental in accessing funding for ACFN capital projects and developing a strong network of Nation and industry partnerships.
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