Romeo Saganash, the MP for Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou is expected to announce on Friday, He will not run for the leadership of the NDP. The big news is that he will be endorsing Brian Topp for leader. That according to the
lactualite.com today.
Romeo Saganash has been very active politically and in advocacy groups for almost 30 years. In 1985, he founded the Cree Nation Youth Council. His interest in regional economic development got him involved in many Aboriginal businesses such as Creeco Inc. and the Eeyou Society of James Bay.
His commitment and his studies in law have led him to hold important position within the Grand Council of Crees, first as Deputy Grand Chief, and then as Director of Quebec relations and international affairs. Mr. Saganash was vice-chairman of the Cree Regional Authority he also chaired the James Bay Advisory Committee on the Environment between 1997 and 2000. His duties have allowed him to develop a strong political network in Quebec and Canada. - NDP.ca
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