Marion Anderson O.Ont | |
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Born | c. 1914 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | politician |
Awards | Order of Ontario |
Marion Anderson, O.Ont (born c. 1914, date of death unknown) was a Canadian politician. In 1950, she became the first woman to serve as a First Nations band councillor in Ontario. [1] [2]
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. [2] She also represented the community on the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and walked 75 kilometres to Bearskin Lake to represent the community at meetings. [2]
Anderson was awarded the Order of Ontario in 1998. [2]