Billy Morin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Billy Morin ᓇᐦᑐᑭᑐᐱ MP
Chief Morin accepting an honorary degree from NAIT
Member of Parliament for Edmonton Northwest
Incumbent
Assumed office April 28, 2025
Preceded by	riding recreated
Personal details
Political party	Conservative

William "Billy" Morin IV (Cree: ᓇᐦᑐᑭᑐᐱ, Nahtokitopi, which means "Rides a Sacred Horse") is a Canadian Cree leader and politician. He is a member of the First Nations community and served as the elected Chief of the Enoch Cree Nation from 2015 to 2022.

As a leader, Morin has focused on building partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. He works to create economic opportunities and promote reconciliation, which means repairing relationships and understanding past harms. Since April 28, 2025, he has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Conservative Party of Canada.

Early Life and Education

Billy Morin was born in 1987 or 1988. He is named after his ancestor, Chief William (Billy) Morin I. He is also a descendant of Chief Alexis Morin, making him part of a long line of leaders. He and his wife, Felecia, have three children: two sons and a daughter.

Morin attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School in Edmonton. He later studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), where he earned degrees in Civil Engineering Technology and Technology Management. NAIT also gave him an Honourary Bachelor of Business Administration degree for his achievements. Before becoming a leader for his community, he worked for the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta.

Leadership Roles

Chief of Enoch Cree Nation

In 2015, at age 28, Billy Morin was elected Chief of the Enoch Cree Nation (also known as Maskêkosihk). This made him the youngest Chief in the nation's history. Before becoming Chief, he had already served for two years as a band councillor.

During his time as Chief, Morin achieved many important goals for his community. These include:

• Bringing back Cree culture: He worked to revitalize the Cree language and traditions.
• Building a new school: A new primary school was built for the nation's children.
• Creating an urban reserve: He helped start Edmonton's first urban reserve, which is land inside a city that belongs to a First Nation.
• Economic growth: He helped secure a major investment in a natural gas power plant, creating jobs and opportunities.
• Improving services: He planned for a new health center for birthing and surgery and helped his nation manage its own children's services.

Grand Chief of Treaty Six

In 2020, the Chiefs of 16 other First Nations elected Morin as the Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations. This is a group of First Nations that work together on common issues. He served a one-year term in this important role.

As Grand Chief, he led the response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the Treaty Six nations. He also spoke out for the need for affordable housing and better healthcare for Indigenous people. He worked to build stronger relationships with businesses to create more jobs for his people.

Member of Parliament

On May 5, 2024, Billy Morin was announced as the Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the riding of Edmonton Northwest in the federal election. He won the election and began his term as a Member of Parliament on April 28, 2025. In this role, he represents the people of his riding in Canada's government in Ottawa.

Regional Work

Besides his roles as Chief and MP, Morin has served on several important regional groups. These include Explore Edmonton, which promotes tourism, and the Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub, which works on clean energy.

Electoral record

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