Mandy Gull-Masty Appointed Indigenous Services Minister
Mandy Gull-Masty, the former grand chief of Eeyou Istchee, has been appointed as Canada’s Indigenous Services minister this week. She is notable for being the first Indigenous cabinet minister to oversee the portfolio responsible for providing services to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the representation of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s government, particularly in a role focused on Indigenous services.
