I grew up on a small family farm just outside Minitonas, Manitoba. It was there that I learned the values of honesty, integrity and hard work.
I have taught in a variety of schools in Alberta, Nunavut and across Manitoba. In Winnipeg I met my husband, Shawn and we moved to Minitonas in 2003 to raise our daughter Danica. I moved on from my teaching career in 2005 to work for government.
In 2016, I was elected as the MGEU 3rd Vice-President and re-elected in 2018.
I grew up on a small family farm just outside Minitonas, Manitoba. It was there that I learned the values of honesty, integrity and hard work.
I have taught in a variety of schools in Alberta, Nunavut and across Manitoba. In Winnipeg I met my husband, Shawn and we moved to Minitonas in 2003 to raise our daughter Danica. I moved on from my teaching career in 2005 to work for government.
In 2016, I was elected as the MGEU 3rd Vice-President and re-elected in 2018.
Age: 46
Profession: Civil Servant working in Social Services as an Employment and Income Assistance Case Counsellor
Education:
Bachelor of Arts degree
Bachelor of Education degree
About You
What is the biggest issue facing your community, and how would you address it?
Families tell me a quality public education system is key to helping children get the strongest start possible in life. We have to make real investments in education—by building classrooms, hiring teachers and recruiting EAs—so students can get the skills they need for the jobs of the future.
The NDP has a plan to improve education. We recently announced our plan to cap class sizes in K-3 so that students can receive the individual attention they need from their teachers.
Why did you decide to run for office?
Families in Swan River deserve a strong voice in the legislature to advocate for their needs.
My experience as a teacher and the labour movements has given me a passion for advocacy and a desire to help improve people’s lives. Representing the NDP in the Manitoba election is another way that I can stand up for people, for their issues and be a voice to help my community.
Manitoba is marking its 150th anniversary next year. Suggest one way we can make it a memorable occasion.
Partnering with Indigenous peoples as part of Manitoba’s commitment to Reconciliation
Find out more about Shelley Wiggins, New Democratic Party, Swan River:
https://www.mbndp.ca/shelleywiggins
https://www.facebook.com/SwanRiverNDP
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