Politics in
Northern Ontario
"Its Time to put People First"
The First Peoples National Party has made
Canadian Political history on Dec. 28, 2005, with the official candidacy
of Will Morin in the riding of Algoma Manitoulin Kaspuskasing.
The First Peoples National Party received "Eligible for Party Status" on
Dec. 06, 2005 and with Will Morin as their first official candidate
propels FPNP into being an officially "Registered Political Party."
With a slogan "Its time to put People First" the FPNP is inclusive of
all peoples.
"Historically First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples have not
participated in politics to our fullest extent. The FPNP will give us
this opportunity to participate and have ownership of a political
process that has sometimes seemed foreign and unresponsive to our needs
and concerns. The House of Commons and the Canadian Parliament must
represent the values and philosophy our peoples, the FPNP is a vehicle
to make this a reality." Barb
Wardlaw, FPNP Interm Leader, cell 705-525-0090
Will Morin Official Candidate in the riding of Algoma Manitoulin
Kaspuskasing.
Will Morin is an educator, artist and cultural consultant. A member of
the Michipicoten First Nation Will has lived in and worked in Northern
Ontario most of his life.
Mr. Morin served as a medical assistant in the Canadian Armed Forces
during the first Gulf War,obtained a B.F.A. from NSCAD in Halifax and a
B.A. in Native Studies and a Masters in Humanites from Laurentian
University.
His experience in politics began while at Cambrian College as president
of the Young Liberals Association. While at university he was the
Eastern Regional Rep for
Aboriginal Students with the Canadian Federation of Students.
As a cultural consultant Will helped to develop the White Mountain
Academy of the Arts. As an educator he has taught (Cambrian College,
Sault College, White Mountain Academy, University of Sudbury) and
lectured throughout Northern Ontario, Michigan State, and Western
England - U.K. He is an accomplished visual artist exhibiting
nationally.
Will's commitment to community development has gained him two
nominations for Community Builder's Award in the area of Art & Culture
for the City of Greater Sudbury. Presently he conducts cultural
programming for Native youth in various CAS custody group homes in
Sudbury.
For more information about Will Morin, to book an interview, invite to
speak, confirm speaking dates, debates, and or community meetings,
contact the candidate via:
William Morin
28 Hillside Dr. West
Cutler, Ontario, P0P 1B0
Phone: 705-675-3374
cell: 705-561-8004,
Toll Free: 877-248-4133
email: willpower@ontera.net
