Why Wab Kinew’s election win in Manitoba was historic

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Wab Kinew, leader of the Manitoba NDP, will make history by becoming the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province. This is how he did it.

CBC News · Posted: Oct 05, 2023 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Premier-designate Wab Kinew greets supporters at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel after the NDP won the Manitoba election on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. (James Turner/CBC)

Front Burner22:38Why Wab Kinew’s election win in Manitoba was historic

How did Wab Kinew, leader of the Manitoba NDP, win his province’s election to become the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province? What burden does this place on him in a province struggling with reconciliation? 

Ian Froese, a reporter with CBC Manitoba, breaks down the campaign.

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