Gilbert Whiteduck named NDP candidate for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

Gilbert Whiteduck named NDP candidate for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

With the next federal election taking place no later than next fall, the local branch of the New Democratic Party (NDP) have announced that their candidate in the upcoming race will be Gilbert Whiteduck. An official nomination meeting will take place on November 30 at the Wakefield Community Centre.

A former Chief of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Whiteduck also has a wealth of experience in the education sector, having worked as a guidance councillor, teacher and principal. He explained that his involvement with a number of community organizations has allowed him to make connections throughout the riding.

Whiteduck said that he was encouraged to put forth his candidacy, and after some reflection, he decided it would be a good way to give back to the community. He said he chose to run for the NDP because they are the party that most closely aligns with his values.

The riding will be known as Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi in the next election, following some amendments to the boundaries by the federal election commission.

The full interview with Whiteduck (18m15) is available here.