Frank Whitehead (Canadian politician) facts for kids
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Frank Whitehead
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for The Pas | |
| In office March 24, 2009 – May 16, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Oscar Lathlin |
| Succeeded by | Amanda Lathlin |
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| Political party | New Democratic Party |
| Occupation | First Nations band chief |
Frank Whitehead is a Canadian politician who has dedicated his career to serving the people of northern Manitoba. He is a former chief of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, which is a First Nations community. He also worked as an advisor for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, a group that represents First Nations communities in Manitoba.
Frank Whitehead's Political Journey
Frank Whitehead was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba on March 24, 2009. This is like being elected to a provincial parliament, where laws are made for the province. He represented an area called The Pas. He was a member of the New Democratic Party of Manitoba, which is a political party in Canada.
He was re-elected in the provincial election held in 2011, showing that people in his area supported his work. However, he later resigned from his position on May 16, 2014, due to health reasons.
