Wab Kinew - Elected Manitoba Premier

Wab Kinew was elected as Manitoba's Premier. He is the first, First Nation person elected  to the office of Premier. Wab Kinew, was re-elected in his own riding of Fort Rouge, is now the first premier of First Nations descent in a Canadian province. He called the result a victory for all Manitobans.

Wab Kinew, whose full name is Wabanakwut Kinew, is a Canadian politician, broadcaster, musician, and author. He was born on December 31, 1971, in Kenora, Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Anishinaabe Nation and belongs to the Ojibwa and Saulteaux tribes. Wab Kinew is also part of the Whitefish Bay First Nation in northwestern Ontario.

Kinew has had a diverse and accomplished career, starting with his work as a journalist and broadcaster. He gained prominence as the co-host of the acclaimed CBC Television program "8th Fire," which explored issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada. He has also worked as a journalist for various other media outlets.

In addition to his career in media, Wab Kinew is known for his involvement in politics. He entered the political arena and was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Manitoba provincial government in 2016, representing the Fort Rouge constituency. He is affiliated with the New Democratic Party (NDP) and has held important roles within the party.

Wab Kinew is an advocate for Indigenous rights, social justice, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. He has written books, including a memoir titled "The Reason You Walk," where he reflects on his personal journey, his relationship with his father, and the impact of intergenerational trauma.

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