Amanda Lathlin facts for kids

Amanda Lathlin was born on July 17, 1976. She is a Canadian politician from Manitoba. She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba on April 22, 2015. This assembly is like the provincial parliament where laws are made.

Amanda Lathlin represents the area called The Pas-Kameesak. She is a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba. She made history by becoming the first First Nations woman ever elected to Manitoba's provincial legislature. Her father, Oscar Lathlin, was also a politician. He represented the area of The Pas from 1990 to 2008.

Before becoming a politician, Amanda Lathlin worked at the University College of the North. She also served as a band councillor for the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. This means she helped lead her community.

Becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly

Amanda Lathlin first became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in 2015. She won a special election called a by-election. This election was held to fill a seat that became empty.

In the 2019 election, the boundaries of the electoral districts changed. The area she represented, The Pas, was updated. She then won the election for the new district of The Pas-Kameesak. She continues to serve the people of her community in the legislature.

What an MLA Does

As an MLA, Amanda Lathlin works to represent the people living in her area. She helps make new laws and decisions for the province of Manitoba. MLAs discuss important issues and vote on them. They also bring the concerns of their communities to the government.

Her role involves speaking up for her constituents. She works to improve life for families and communities in Manitoba. Being the first First Nations woman MLA is very important. It shows more diverse voices are being heard in government.