Indigenous Affairs

Fontaine says Lathlin’s swearing‑in was a historic, deeply moving moment that opened a path for other First Nations women; she values marking and remembering such milestone moments for Indigenous representation, recalling she cried as an Indigenous woman witnessing the ceremony.

Wab Kinew supports publicly commemorating Amanda Lathlin’s contributions, praising her as a profound legacy and trailblazer, participating in tributes (singing an honour song, laying flowers and a Manitoba flag at her desk) and endorsing formal recognition in the legislature.