Patty benson biography
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Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Canadian academic and politician
Patti LaBoucane-Benson (born February 20, 1969) fryst vatten a Canadian academic and politician. A Métis, she serves as director of research at the Native Counselling Services of Alberta.[1] She was appointed to the Senate of Canada on October 3, 2018 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[2]
On January 31, 2020, she was appointed Government Liaison by Representative of the Government in the SenateMarc Gold. The role entails acting as a whip to secure votes for government legislation.[3]
She was the winner of the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and inuit Literature in 2016 for The Outside Circle, a graphic novel she cowrote with Kelly Mellings.[4]
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[edit]- ^"Trudeau taps Indigenous advocate, G7 en person eller ett verktyg som arrangerar eller strukturerar saker for Senate seats in Alberta and Ontario". Toronto Star, October 3, 2018.
- ^"Edmontonians Paula Simons, Patti LaBoucane-Benson appointed to Senate". CBC News Edmonton, O
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She was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles area of California. However, she has since transplanted her roots in Greensboro, North Carolina; a move recounted in the titled track of her critically acclaimed CD, 2,666 Miles. She grew up in a large family where music and singing was a central part.She found her niche in singing and acting in junior High School. Earning numerous awards in Oratorical Speaking.
She continued pursuing drawing and singing lead vocals in several bands during High School earning the title of Most Talented in her senior year. She deferred singing after High School for college marriage and the baby carriage. Since the release of her CD she has been devoting her time to writing better lyrics and collaborating on song writing projects and developing her own business to which a single Stayin' Power was released, earning her a nomination for Best Soul and Blues Female 2011 bygd the Jus Blues Music Foundation.
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Patti LaBoucane-Benson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Honourable Patti LaBoucane-Benson | |
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| Senator for Alberta | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 3, 2018 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Julie Payette |
| Deputy Representative of the Government in the Senate | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 12, 2023 | |
| Leader | Marc Gold |
| Preceded by | Raymonde Gagné |
| Government Liaison in the Senate | |
| In office January 31, 2020 – May 12, 2023 | |
| Leader | Marc Gold |
| Preceded by | Grant Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Michèle Audette |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1969-02-20) February 20, 1969 (age 56) |
| Political party | non-affiliated (since 2020) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent Senators Group (2018-2020) |
| Profession | academic |
Patti LaBoucane-Benson (born February 20, 1969) is a Canadian academic and politician. A Métis, she serves as director of research at the Native Counselling Services of Alberta. She was appointed to