Saskatchewan Green Party focuses on Indigenous voices ahead of election
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When it comes to parties having Indigenous representation, the Green Party sits above the rest. Twenty-seven of its 58 candidates are Indigenous or Métis.
The Indigenous community is stressing the importance of having a voice in provincial legislation as Saskatchewan nears election night.
And while all parties recognize the importance of having Indigenous representation, some appear to be doing more to address it than others.
“Indigenous Peoples make up 17 per cent of the population, so we need to be able to see that represented in our government,” said Aly Bear, a candidate for chief of the FSIN.
Historically, Indigenous people have largely been excluded from having a voice in provincial legislation – something Bear hopes changes quickly.
“When we talk about truth and reconciliation and the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission) calls to action, that’s a part of it. Being able to be represented at these tables to make sure that we are addressing the issues from an Indigenous perspective,” Bear said about government representation.
When it comes to parties having Indigenous representation, the Green Party sits above the rest.
Twenty-seven of its 58 candidates are Indigenous or First Nation.
“I have lived a life that was unrepresented, and I have lived a life that had no voice,” said Alesha Bruce, the Green Party candidate for Saskatchewan Rivers. “I’m here to possibly make a difference in a refreshing new way.”
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