Betty Nippi-Albright facts for kids

Betty Nippi-Albright is a Canadian politician. She is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Saskatchewan. She was first elected in the 2020 Saskatchewan general election. She represents the area known as Saskatoon Centre. Betty Nippi-Albright is a member of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party.

Meet Betty Nippi-Albright

Her Background and Heritage

Betty Nippi-Albright comes from the Kinistin First Nation. She has both Saulteaux and Cree ancestry. She is also a survivor of the residential school system. This means she attended one of these schools when she was younger. She is one of two Indigenous MLAs in her political party. The other Indigenous MLA is Doyle Vermette.

Her Role as an MLA

As an MLA, Betty Nippi-Albright works for the people of Saskatchewan. She has spoken up about important issues. For example, she raised concerns about First Nations communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saskatchewan.

As of July 2025, she holds several important roles. She is the Deputy Chair of the Official Opposition caucus. She is also the Official Opposition critic for several areas. These include First Nations and Métis Relations, Truth and Reconciliation, and Innovation and the Saskatchewan Research Council. This means she helps to review and question the government's plans in these areas.

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