Sol Mamakwa has been nominated as the provincial NDP candidate in Kiiwetinoong.
Mamakwa has represented the riding north of Kenora-Rainy River and Thunder Bay-Superior North since 2018 and is currently the deputy leader of the Ontario NDP.
“It is an honour to represent Kiiwetinoong at Queen’s Park,” said Mamakwa. “Together, we have made history: from standing up with northerners and First Nations across the province to deliver better access to government services, safety, health care, seniors care, and more, to holding the province accountable for their harmful and unfair policies, to being able to speak our languages in the legislature. It’s time we had a government that is on your side.”
In May, he became the first person to speak in an Indigenous language (Anishininiimowin) in the Ontario Chamber.
“Sol is one of the most important voices we have at Queen’s Park,” said Ontario NDP leader, Marit Stiles. “He has worked tirelessly to bring people together both in the legislature and out in the community to fight for change that will impact generations.”
“From being the voice of those who have been overlooked for generations because of colonial atrocities to bringing the province to the table to deliver essential services for his community, Sol’s work and leadership has been exemplary.”
