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BLONDIN-ANDREW, The Hon. Ethel Dorothy, P.C., B.Ed.
Picture of BLONDIN-ANDREW, The Hon. Ethel Dorothy, P.C., B.Ed.
Photographer:
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© House of Commons 2004
Date of Birth (yyyy.mm.dd): 1951.03.25
Place of Birth: Fort Norman (Tulita), Northwest Territories, Canada
Profession | Occupation: Educator, public servant
Notes: First native woman elected to the House of Commons. A Dene from the First Nation.
Federal Political Experience
Years of Service: 6272 Days (17 years, 2 months, 3 days)
^ House of Commons
ConstituencyPolitical Affiliation at ElectionDate of Election (yyyy.mm.dd)Result
Western Arctic, Northwest Territories Liberal 2006.01.23 Defeated
Western Arctic, Northwest Territories Liberal 2004.06.28 Elected
Western Arctic, Northwest Territories Liberal 2000.11.27 Elected
Western Arctic, Northwest Territories Liberal 1997.06.02 Elected
Western Arctic, Northwest Territories Liberal 1993.10.25 Elected
Western Arctic, Northwest Territories First native woman elected to the House of Commons Liberal 1988.11.21 Elected

^ Parliamentary Group (Caucus)
PartyTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Liberal 1988.11.21 -

^ Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
Minister / Secretary of State

PortfolioTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of State (Northern Development) 2004.07.20 - 2006.02.05
Minister of State (Children and Youth) 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Secretary of State (Children and Youth) 1997.06.11 - 2003.12.11
Secretary of State (Training and Youth) 1993.11.04 - 1997.06.10

Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Aboriginal Affairs 1989 - 1993

Assistant / Associate Critic

Area of ResponsibilityTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Employment Area of responsibility: Employment equity 1989.02 - 1989

^ Committees - House of Commons
Member

CommitteeSession
Legislative Committee on Bill C-103 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-68 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Legislative Committee on Bill C-72 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Special Committee to Study the Proposed Companion Resolution to the Meech Lake Accord 34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)
Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)
34th Parl., 2nd Session (1989.04.03 - 1991.05.12)


^ Committees - Joint
Member

CommitteeSession
Special Joint Committee on a Renewed Canada 34th Parl., 3rd Session (1991.05.13 - 1993.09.08)

^ Committees - Cabinet
Member

CommitteeTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Domestic Affairs 2003.12.12 - 2004.07.19
Aboriginal Affairs 2003.12.12 - 2006.02.05

Municipal Political Experience
MunicipalityLocal GovernmentFunctionMandate
Fort Providence Settlement,
Northwest Territories 		Municipal Government Councillor Member of many municipal and school councils -
Selected Publications This bibliography includes books, chapters in books and journal articles written, edited, compiled or translated solely by the parliamentarian or with others.
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^ Sole Author Articles
  • Live your dreams: by following our vision, aboriginals are changing perceptions and inspiring others.
    Aboriginal Voices. 6:15 July/Aug. 1999.


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