Dear Lord, we thank You for Hon. Bernadette Smith and her love and dedication to the vulnerable of our province and the Point Douglas area. Provide her with wisdom and divine understanding on how best to move forward to take care of those dealing with addictions and homelessness. May You show her who to connect with and will You provide those that can come up alongside her to help. Bring healing to her heart as she advocates for those who are unable to do so for themselves. Protect her family and bless her as she loves her children, grandchildren and empowers them to see the vulnerable of our province. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Bernadette Smith was first elected as the MLA for Point Douglas in 2017. She was born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End neighbourhood and understands the challenges of the families in her community because she has lived them. Smith has served as official opposition critic for mental health and community wellness, as well as caucus chair. As an MLA, she has passed legislation to ban poverty as grounds for the apprehension of children, create license plates for MMIWG2S awareness, create a Drug-Related Death Bereavement Day and recognize Spirit Bear Day in Manitoba to raise awareness about Jordan’s Principle. Smith is the co-founder of the Drag the Red Initiative and has been recognized for her work as an advocate fighting for justice for MMIWG2S families. She is a proud Indigenous mother and grandmother.