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Lorraine Peter
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| MLA for Vuntut Gwitchin | |
| In office April 17, 2000 – October 10, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Darius Elias |
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Lorraine Netro
May 24, 1956 Old Crow, Yukon |
| Political party | New Democrat |
| Residence | Old Crow, Yukon |
Lorraine Peter, born Lorraine Netro on May 24, 1956, is a Canadian politician. She represented the Vuntut Gwitchin area in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2006. She was a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party.
When she first ran for election, she used her birth name, Lorraine Netro. However, she got married during her first year in office. After that, she used her married name, Peter, for the rest of her time in politics.
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Political Career
Becoming an MLA
Lorraine Peter was first elected in the Yukon election of 2000. She won in the Old Crow area, which is called Vuntut Gwitchin. She ran as a member of the New Democrats. She took over from another New Democrat politician, Robert Bruce. In that election, the New Democrat government lost power. Lorraine Peter then became part of the Official Opposition. The Official Opposition is the main group of politicians who are not in charge of the government.
Her Time in Office
In 2002, Lorraine Peter was elected again in Vuntut Gwitchin. During her time in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, she had important roles. She was a "critic" for different government departments. This means she watched over and questioned the work of the Departments of Environment and Justice. She also focused on issues for women and First Nations people. She was also the Caucus Chair, which means she led meetings for her political party's members.
End of Her Political Term
Lorraine Peter was not re-elected in the 2006 Yukon election. She was defeated by Darius Elias from the Yukon Liberal Party. This was the first time the Liberals had won the Vuntut Gwitchin area.
Personal Life
Lorraine Peter is a Gwich'in person from Old Crow. The Gwich'in are an Indigenous group of people. After she left politics, she continued to serve her community. She became a councillor and later the Deputy Chief for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. She also served on the Board of Directors for Gwich'in Council International. This group works with the Arctic Council, which is an important forum for countries and Indigenous peoples in the Arctic region.
