Dear Lord, we lift up the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families, as she navigates the responsibilities of her office. We thank You for her dedication and her love for the families of Manitoba. We pray that You would grant her clarity and continue to give her a compassionate heart for the real faces behind each policy and decision. May You provide her with strength in times of difficulty and the endurance needed to serve the families of our province. Guide her decisions on behalf of every child, parent, and elder, that they may feel seen and cared for. Bless and protect her and her family. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Nahanni Fontaine is the Minister of Families, Minister responsible for Accessibility and Minister responsible for Gender Equity. She was first elected as the MLA for St. Johns in 2016. She is a member of the Sagkeeng Anishnaabe First Nation, holds a bachelor of arts in environmental studies and international development from the University of Winnipeg, as well as a master’s degree in native studies, women’s studies and critical theory from the University of Manitoba. Fontaine is globally recognized for her expertise in missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals (MMIWG2S), Indigenous women’s rights, Indigenous-police relations, and gender equity. She served as the official opposition critic for justice, families, as well as spokesperson for MMIWG2S and veterans affairs, and was the second woman to ever hold the position of official opposition house leader.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]