In a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province

Wab Kinew, a member of First Nations, has been elected as the premier of Manitoba, making him the first Indigenous person to hold this position in Canada. Kinew led the New Democratic Party to victory in Tuesday’s election, defeating the Progressive Conservatives. He emphasized unity and rejected divisive messages during his campaign. Kinew, a former rapper and university administrator, plans to address the needs of First Nations and work towards a positive future for Manitoba.