Leonard Marchand
Leonard Stephen "Len" Marchand, PC CM OBC (November 16, 1933 – June 3, 2016) was a Canadian politician. He was the first person of First Nations status to serve in the federal cabinet, after being the first Status Indian elected and serving as a Member of Parliament. He was also the first First Nations person to serve as a Parliamentarian. He served as Parliamentary Secretary, Minister of State, Minister of the Environment and Senator.
Leonard Marchand | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Kamloops–Cariboo | |
| In office 1968–1979 | |
| Preceded by | District was created in 1966 |
| Succeeded by | District was abolished in 1976 |
| Senator for Kamloops-Cariboo, British Columbia | |
| In office 1984–1998 | |
| Appointed by | Pierre Trudeau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leonard Stephen Marchand November 16, 1933 Vernon, British Columbia |
| Died | June 3, 2016 (aged 82) Kamloops, British Columbia |
| Political party | Liberal |
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