Marion Anderson (politician)
Marion Anderson, O.Ont (born c. 1900, died c. 1960) was a Canadian politician. In 1950, she became the first woman to serve as a First Nations band councillor in Ontario.[1][2]
Marion Anderson O.Ont | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1900 |
| Died | c.1960 St. Catherines, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | politician |
| Awards | Order of Ontario |
Life
An Oji-Cree from the Big Trout Lake band in Kenora District, Anderson worked as a midwife and was renowned for her hunting, fishing and trapping skills.[2] She also represented the community on the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and walked 75 kilometres to Bearskin Lake to represent the community at meetings.[2]
Awards
She was awarded the Order of Ontario in 1998.[2]
References
- Ontario, Government of. "MCI - Active Citizenship". www.citizenship.gov.on.ca. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- "Order of Ontario medal for first female band councillor" Archived 2008-08-08 at the Wayback Machine, Windspeaker, July 1998.
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