Daniel Christmas

The Honourable
Daniel Christmas
Senator for Nova Scotia
Designate
Appointed by Justin Trudeau
Personal details
Political party non-affiliated

Daniel Christmas is a Canadian Mi’kmaw from the Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia. As part of a group of community leaders, he helped turn Membertou from being nearly bankrupt into one of the most successful Canadian First Nations. Christmas is a former advisory services director for the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. On October 27, 2016, Christmas was named to the Senate of Canada by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sit as an independent.[1] At the time of his appointment, he was an advisor to the Membertou First Nation.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Bryden, Joan (October 27, 2016). "Justin Trudeau set to name nine new senate appointments". Global News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 27, 2016.


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