Eric William Robinson
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Politics (2010)
Recently appointed Deputy Premier and Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs for the Province of Manitoba, The Honourable Eric Robinson, a member of the Manitoba legislature since 1993 has transformed a life of communications skills into a powerful voice for his people and all Manitobans.
Having overcome a challenging early life and the trauma of residential schools, Mr. Robinson has worked towards ensuring that Aboriginal issues are addressed, embraced and championed, including issues such as missing and murdered women in Manitoba. Robinson co-authored the book Infested Blankets: Canada’s Constitution – Genocide of Indian Nations.