Lawrence Riel Yew

Lawrence Riel Yew (January 17, 1942 – April 18, 1998[1]) was a trapper, fisherman and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Cumberland from 1982 to 1986 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member. Yew was the first aboriginal MLA elected in Saskatchewan.[2]

He was born in Beauval, Saskatchewan. He served as administrator for Pinehouse. Yew was executive assistant to the minister of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan. He served as a municipal councillor in northern Saskatchewan before entering provincial politics.[2] In 1964, he married Victoria Elizabeth Iron.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. April 21, 1998. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
  2. 1 2 "MLA's trek pays tribute to aboriginal politician". CBC News. July 30, 2008. Retrieved 2012-08-27.


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