Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak applauds Prime Minister Mark Carney for ensuring Indigenous representation in his newly appointed cabinet.

In a historic milestone, Mandy Gull-Masty, former Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees, has been sworn in as Minister of Indigenous Services.

She is the first Indigenous person to oversee the federal department responsible for serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

Rebecca Chartrand elected in Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, is now Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs.

As Manitoba’s sole representative in the Federal Liberal cabinet, her leadership is seen as pivotal in advancing issues that impact northern and Indigenous communities.

Joining them at the cabinet table is Métis Secretary of State for Rural Development, Buckley Belanger.

MKO feels their collective presence marks a significant step in strengthening Indigenous voices within Canada’s Parliament.