Last weekend, the New Democratic Party (NDP) chose current City of Campbell River councillor Tanille Johnston as its North Island-Powell River riding candidate for the next federal election.
She is the first-ever First Nations councillor for the city and has a long history of fighting for the community, according to a media release from the NDP.
“I’m honoured that New Democrats in our community have given me the opportunity to fight for North Island-Powell River in the next election,” stated Johnston. “I am proud of the work MP [Rachel] Blaney has done for us, and I look forward to continuing the fight for rural and remote communities, local veterans and military personnel and Indigenous people.”
In addition to serving as a city councillor, Johnston works as a regional manager for primary care with the First Nations Health Authority-Vancouver Island region, according to the release. She also founded Maya’xala Culturally Centered Home Studies and Integrated Services, which provides culturally appropriate services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis families looking to become foster or adoptive parents.
“It’s great to have Tanille joining the NDP team, she has a true track record of fighting for people in North Island-Powell River,” stated federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. “We’re looking forward to having her bring that fight to Ottawa.”
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