Ovide Mercredi
Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and politician in Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ovide William Mercredi OC OM (born January 30, 1946) is a Canadian politician. He is Cree and a former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He is also the former president of the Manitoba New Democratic Party.[1]
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Ovide Mercredi | |
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President of the Manitoba New Democratic Party | |
In office February 7, 2015 – March 18, 2017 | |
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Preceded by | Ellen Olfert |
Succeeded by | David Woodbury |
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations | |
In office 1991–1997 | |
Preceded by | Georges Erasmus |
Succeeded by | Phil Fontaine |
Chief of the Misipawistik Cree Nation | |
In office 2005–2011 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ovide William Mercredi (1946-01-30) January 30, 1946 (age 78) Grand Rapids, Manitoba, Canada |
Political party | New Democratic[when?] |
Spouse | Beryle Taylor (d. 2004) |
Residence(s) | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
Profession | Lawyer |
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