Tanille Johnston ‘is first Indigenous woman to seek NDP leadership’ – Cabin Radio
October 9, 2025
Tanille Johnston, a Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ woman from the WeWaiKai First Nation, became the fourth confirmed candidate in the NDP’s leadership contest on Wednesday.
Johnston declared herself to be the first Indigenous woman in the party’s history to run for the job of leader.
Jagmeet Singh, who led the NDP through three federal elections, stepped down after losing his own seat in April, which brought the party’s worst-ever result in terms of both seats and popular vote.
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