Although he acknowledged the historic nature of Gordon s appointment, Premier Brian Pallister said it had nothing to do with her race. She has demonstrated her abilities over 20 years of public service in the civil service, coming to Manitoba with really nothing as a young girl, working her way through school, getting an education, Pallister said Tuesday. She s a dynamic person. It s a really positive story of accomplishment and she s an inspirational person.
Gordon said she has worked with many different groups, including newcomers from war-torn countries suffering from trauma, as well as First Nations and Indigenous people. Prior to being elected, she also worked as a director with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority s home care program.
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Indigenous leaders are joining forces to push back on the Pallister government’s attempt to quash two unresolved lawsuits over the province’s clawback of around $338 million of federal funds meant for children in foster care.
Indigenous leaders are joining forces to push back on the Pallister government’s attempt to quash two unresolved lawsuits over the province’s clawback of around $338 million of federal funds meant for children in foster care.
Southern chiefs and the Manitoba Metis Federation have asked a Manitoba judge to declare part of this year’s budget bill unconstitutional, for removing the rights of Indigenous children to seek compensation.