Mackintosh backs Swan, Mercredi supports Selinger in NDP leadership race
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A high-profile aboriginal leader has endorsed Greg Selinger’s bid to be the next leader of the NDP.
Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, threw his support behind Selinger because he said Selinger was the best choice to represent aboriginal issues.
Selinger, who stepped down recently as minister, said he was pleased to have Mercredi’s backing.
Mercredi is now chief of the Misipawistik Cree Nation. He served as Grand Chief of Assembly of First Nation from 1991 to 1997. He is also currently chancellor of University College of the North.
Earlier today, NDP leadership hopeful Andrew Swan got another big boost with an endorsement from Family Services and Housing Minister Gord Mackintosh.
Swan’s leadership has already been endorsed by Health Minister Theresa Oswald, Conservation Minister Stan Struthers, Labour Minister Nancy Allan Justice Minister Dave Chomiak, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ron Lemieux and Education Minister Peter Bjornson.
Swan is Mackintosh’s former legislative assistant when Mackintosh was justice minister. The two have worked together for about 20 years.
Leadership candidate Steve Ashton is also making an announcement Tuesday, at the University of Manitoba on education funding.
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Updated on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 2:19 PM CDT: Adds Mercredi information.
Updated on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 2:19 PM CDT: Adds Mercredi information.