More on likely L.G. nominee
Posted by newbrunswickpolitics on March 23, 2009
First Nations leaders throughout the province and across Canada are singing the praises of accomplished New Brunswicker Graydon Nicholas, the first aboriginal judge in the Atlantic provinces now set to make another regional first.
The likely pick for New Brunswick’s next Lieutenant-Governor is described in today’s Daily Gleaner “as someone who is beyond reproach and ‘highly respected for his principles and sense of fairness,’” with one First Nations Chief inviting comparisons to the 44th President of the United States. Current Provincial Justice Nicholas “is looked upon as a role model,” St. Mary’s First Nation Chief Candace Paul says. “”It’s like Barack Obama. Dream big, it is achievable.”
However fitting the comparison, it is symbolic of the contributions made by and vitality of New Brunswick’s First Nations communities that often go unrecognized. Not only this but his successful career in academia and the law right here at home are an example any New Brunswicker would want to follow. And I certainly cannot help but personally cheer the success of a fellow StFX alumnus!
Current Lieutenant-Governor Hermeneglide Chiasson finishes his term after the Congrès Mondial Acadien (Acadian World Congress) is held in late August.
