Ian Bushie

Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Mandate Letter to the Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures

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Biography

Ian Bushie was first elected as the MLA for Keewatinook in 2019. He is a member and former Chief of Hollow Water First Nation. Serving in multiple critic roles as well as deputy house leader, Ian also introduced legislation to mark Orange Shirt Day as a statutory holiday in Manitoba.

Since his re-election in 2023, he is a member of Premier Wab Kinew's Cabinet, currently serving as Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures. Ian is a small business owner in his home community for over 25 years. He raises his family in Hollow Water and looks to his children as inspiration for his work in improving the lives of northern Manitobans.