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Gary Merasty, M.P., BEd’91, MEduc’03

A proud member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and former Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council, Mr. Merasty has made countless contributions that have improved the social, political, and economic life of Saskatchewan and Canada. Elected as a Member of Parliament in 2006 (the first Status First Nations person elected from Saskatchewan), he has served on numerous boards and committees, such as the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. A strong community advocate, he is a recipient of both the Queens Golden Jubilee medal and the Saskatchewan Centennial medal for his service to the people of the province.