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Sol Mamakwa
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ᓴᐧᓬ ᒣᒣᑫᐧ
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Mamakwa in 2025
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| Deputy Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office July 13, 2022 Serving with Doly Begum
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| Preceded by | John Vanthof and Sara Singh |
| Critic, Indigenous and Treaty Relations; and Northern Development | |
| Assumed office July 13, 2022 |
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| Critic, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | |
| In office August 23, 2018 – June 2, 2022 |
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| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Kiiwetinoong |
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| Assumed office June 7, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Riding established |
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| Political party | Ontario New Democratic |
| Residences | Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada |
Sol Mamakwa is a Canadian politician. He is a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the area called Kiiwetinoong in Ontario. He was first elected in the 2018 provincial election. Mr. Mamakwa is part of the Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP). He is also the Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy. Sol Mamakwa is a member of the Kingfisher Lake First Nation and speaks Oji-Cree as his first language.
Before becoming an MPP, he worked for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in Sioux Lookout. Mr. Mamakwa was one of three MPPs with Indigenous heritage elected in 2018. The other two were Suze Morrison and Guy Bourgouin. He was also the second person of full First Nations background to be elected to the Ontario assembly. The first was Peter North in 1990.
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Who is Sol Mamakwa?
Sol Mamakwa is an important voice for his community in Ontario's government. As an MPP, he represents the people of Kiiwetinoong. This area is in northern Ontario and includes many First Nations communities. He works to make sure their needs and concerns are heard in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
His Role as Deputy Leader
Since July 13, 2022, Sol Mamakwa has been a Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition. This means he helps lead the main political party that is not in power. He works closely with the party leader, Marit Stiles, to challenge the government and suggest new ideas.
His Work for Indigenous Communities
Mr. Mamakwa is also a "critic" for Indigenous and Treaty Relations. This means he focuses on issues important to Indigenous peoples. He looks at how the government works with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. He also covers Northern Development, which means he works on improving life in northern Ontario.
Speaking Oji-Cree in Parliament
On May 28, 2024, Sol Mamakwa made history. He gave a speech in an Indigenous language in the Ontario Legislature. He spoke for 10 minutes in Oji-Cree during the question period. This was a very important moment for Indigenous languages and cultures in Ontario. It showed that these languages are important and should be heard in government.
His Background
Sol Mamakwa comes from the Kingfisher Lake First Nation. This is an Oji-Cree community in northern Ontario. His ability to speak Oji-Cree as his first language helps him connect deeply with many people in his riding. It also helps him represent their unique perspectives in the government.
