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Marion Anderson
O.Ont
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| Born | c.1900 |
| Died | c.1960 St. Catherines, Ontario
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | politician |
| Awards | Order of Ontario |
Marion Anderson, O.Ont (born c. 1900, died c. 1960) was a Canadian politician. In 1950, she became the first woman to serve as a First Nations band councillor in Ontario.
Life
An Oji-Cree from the Big Trout Lake band in Kenora District, Anderson worked as a midwife and was renowned for her hunting, fishing and trapping skills. She also represented the community on the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and walked 75 kilometres to Bearskin Lake to represent the community at meetings.
Awards
She was awarded the Order of Ontario in 1998.
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