FIRST - Aboriginal Canadian Senator - Premier Sénateur Canadien d'origine Autochtone - Ottawa, Ontario
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In 1958, the Honourable James Gladstone became the first aboriginal Canadian summoned to the Senate. En 1958, l'Honorable James Gladstone est devenu le premier Canadien d'origine Autochtone nommé au Sénat.
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/15/2018
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The honourable James Gladstone was the first status Indian to be appointed to the Senate of Canada. Gladstone was a Cree by birth and Blackfoot by adoption. In 1949, he was elected President of the Indian Association of Alberta. He was appointed to the Senate in 1958, tow years before status Indians were given the right to vote.
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Please note that the bust of Senator Gladstone is located in the Senate Antechamber.
L’Honorable James Gladstone est le premier Indien inscrit a avoir été nomme au Sénat du Canada. Il était Cri de naissance et Pied-noir par adoption. En 1949, il a été élu president de l’Indian Association of Alberta. Il est devenu sénateur en 1958, deux ans avant que les Indiens inscrits n’obtiennent le droit de vote.
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Veuillez noter que le buste du Sénateur Gladstone est situé dans l'antichambre du Sénat.
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