CBC television anchor to run for MLA
CBC Northbeat anchor Carol Morin is running for office. She will campaign in the Weledeh riding, currently held by the outgoing premier Joe Handley. An accountant and an environmental activist are also running for that riding.
Born in Regina, Carol is of Cree and Chipewyan ancestry. She has been recognized as a role model with the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre and was nominated for a National Aboriginal Achievement Award, and was the first First Nations person to anchor a national newscast (1989, CBC Newsworld).
Morin is a jingle dress dancer and started a women’s drum group in Yellowknife. She has recorded two CD’s of women’s songs and is writing a children’s book.
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If only our government(s) actually had people such as Carol in it, we might have country we could be proud of again.
“we might have country we could be proud of again.”
Because she’s aboriginal and performs colourful native dances? I have no idea if she would be a worthy repreentative or not, but i think i’ll stay away from patronizing racial assumptions.
I am proud of my country now; i’ll be even prouder if she proves to be a valuable addition to government.
Isn’t she representing a political party? Why wasn’t that mentioned in the article?
Where , zoot, do you get off making cracks like that?
Carol is an acclaimed artist with a social consciousness – that’s my kind of candidate.
And no, I’m not especially proud of Canada right now.
Not with a government that seems in limbo, and a national broadcaster that doesn’t have a clue where it’s going.
What happened to leadership?
I’m just shocked that a CBC employee is running as an NDP candidate! Shocked, I tell you! Maybe she’ll even be Governor General one day.
Any Canadian citizen has the right to seek and hold office.
Now that that is established, what is she going to bring to the table?
If she is going to bring leadership and qualities to the table that will help her constituents and the province head in a direction that allows it to function within Canada. All the power to her.
First of all, I never heard of this person. Second, she is running for NDP? Born loser I would say! What qualifies her to run in politics? Has she ever been involved? Yes, you are right, she probably would wind up being a GG. That’s the Canadian way. Dumb and dumber.
“And no, I’m not especially proud of Canada right now.
Not with a government that seems in limbo, and a national broadcaster that doesn’t have a clue where it’s going.
What happened to leadership?”
My goodness. A minority government has lasted longer than anyone thought, and a state broadaster might not get yet more of our tax dollars to deliver left-wing bias, and the world is falling apart. The horror.
It never ceases to amaze me how things alway seem to fall apart for some ideologues the second conservatives form governmnet.
Zoot – Your comment is the most thoughtful, intelligent and unbiased comment so far.
I don’t see any special qualifications that set her apart from the other candidates. I don’t consider jingle dress dancing or drumming to be a qualification for being an MP.
So she is of aboriginal ancestry – so what! This is not a reason to consider her special, nor to discriminate against her. It is simply a news angle. She was born an aboriginal – so what! It’s not like she had anything to do with it. Even so, her birth was in Regina, in mainstream society, not in an aboriginal environment. I also have aboriginal ancestry. Many of my relatives (my mother and my late sister, to name the closest) have official Indian Status. I have never applied, because it is no big deal. My ancestry makes me neither special, nor is it anything to be ashamed of. It simply is what is.
The aboriginal “problem” and any discrimination will only be resolved when “special” status is removed and aboriginals decide to either join and contribute to mainstream society or choose to remain separated from it entirely, including any benefit from it. It’s all about choice. Life is all about choices and consequences.
Allen – I respectfully suggest that your comments are out to lunch. The comment “artist with a social consciousness” is as inane as it is naïve. What has artistry got to do with running the country? I believe that 90% of politicians enter politics with social consciousness, but eventually many lose their way in the political jungle, so she is not unique there.
With regard to “government that seems in limbo” I consider that the Chretien and Martin era to be the penultimate definition of limbo.
“What happened to leadership?” We got rid of Chretien and Martin and now have a true leader in Harper, that’s what happened to leadership. Only now do we have a decisive leader. You obviously don’t like everything the government does. Neither do I. However, it is only when a leader actually does something that he becomes open for criticism. Sitting on the fence is safe. I think you mistake charisma for leadership. Harper is not charismatic, but he is decisive and a strong leader. Being a retired military officer, I know what leadership is and it involves making difficult and often unpleasant decisions, sometimes contrary to the status quo.
I am not politically affiliated, but Harper gets my vote in the next election (and until, or if, he ceases to deserve it). I am sure he will be returned, when you look at the alternatives – all wusses. Harper has cojones and that is what is needed to run a country. Trudeau had them too. Again, I didn’t like everything he did, but I admired the man. He had cojones and was a strong leader; fortunately for him he was charismatic too.
As far as Carol Morin, I wish her luck, as I do equally the other candidates.
As I recall, and Wikipedia confirms, there are no political parties in the NWT legislative assembly.
My comments should be back from lunch soon.
So – what’s the bottom line here? Is she runing for the NDP? As a CBCer, one would assume so.
Once again the CBC is the crowned monarch of political correctness.
Well, Vern, I suggest that characterizing my comments as “out to lunch”, “naive”, and “inane” is not at all respectful.
Artists with a social conscience would include Bob Hunter of Greenpeace, Bob Geldof and Bono, etc etc etc.
And since you like Mr. Harper, then did you also enjoy Ronald Reagan? He was a so-so actor once, but no one held that against him.
I will also say that you underestimate how large a part your ancestry plays in your life.
And whether I accept your remarks leading up to “choices”, it looks like we can both agree that Carol has chosen to be part of the solution rather than the “problem”.
I actually live in the NWT. There are no political parties in territorial politics, so no, Carol’s not running for the NDP. Candidates sometimes announce that they personally identify with a particular federal party, but we have consensus government here.
I don’t think I’d call Carol an “acclaimed artist” — that’s a bit of a stretch. So far, that riding’s a three-way race that should be interesting to watch.
Zoot, Vern, and Dennis, you make me proud of this country!
Allan, not so much.
This should be an Interesting political race.
“her birth was in Regina, in mainstream society, not in an aboriginal environment”
So….just what is an “aboriginal environment” perhaps she should have been birthed in a sweatlodge? or maybe a teepee on the plains? I cannot fathom that you would be suggesting that a reserve is an “aboriginal environment”
Reserves are a living legacy to the Canadian Governments commitment to the health and well being to “aboriginal indians” or whatever the hell we’re being called these days. My aboriginal environment extends about 10 feet from my heart wherever I go all the time. (thats why i keep my daughter as close to me as possible)
I’m sure Carols intentions are to effect positive change for all people living in Canada. The past 200 years has taught me that effecting positive change here is a long and laborious task, I’m sure Carol is aware of this and she will do more than “vote” and leave long pointless rants on web forums.
You see Vern, it doesn’t matter who is leading us. Harper, Martin or Layton. We’ll stiil be boiling water in mould infested houses on the worst land in the richest country on the planet.
“Many of my relatives (my mother and my late sister, to name the closest) have official Indian Status. I have never applied, because it is no big deal”
I too don’t have status card (I thought about getting one so I could burn it) My reasons for not having government issued status have more to do with honoring the people who prayed 10,000 years ago for me to be here today. Not because I am not “special” and wish only to be like everyone else.
My heart grows sad when I listen to you Vern, you are a living example of what the Indian could be if we would only listen to Duncan Campbell Scott. As a matter of fact, he might well have been proud of you.
Allycat doesn’t see fit to use their real name, yet is very brave to slag me, and without explanation.
But I assume it is in no way intended as a “personal attack”, eh?
Allycat is my real name, so help me Bono.
The aboriginal “problem” and any discrimination will only be resolved when “special” status is removed and aboriginals decide to either join and contribute to mainstream society or choose to remain separated from it entirely, including any benefit from it.
Or to it? If they choose to separate, do they get to keep the tar sands?
Three Cheers for Carol for taking the intiative to work in public service!!!
Her candidacy is a warm breeze to government and her extensive background in aboriginal and current affairs will make her a vital asset to the legislative assembly.
It is quite disheartening to read many of the comments that chose to focus on Carol’s aboriginal ancestry rather than her credibility. Just because she is aboriginal does not make her a better candidate than anyone else running nor she it but a negative label that is placed upon her.
I have had the privilege to work alongside Carol when she was a reporter in Calgary, Alberta and had the pleasure to have this working relationship grow to respect and later friendship. I still consider her to be a great mentor. Her ability as a reporter has enabled her strengths to provide insight and depth into many stories and her aboriginality is a strength as well, as it provides her an opportunity to engage with others in aboriginal communities.
Whether Carol is successful or not in this legislative race she should be applauded for her effort to make a difference in the community that she calls home. There are not many that will step up to the public service plate but many that will criticize.
Well that’s interesting…. I hope the best for Carol, she has the qualifications for the job. When you win your riding do a good job in representing your constituents. You will be their voice. I’m not from NWT but I’ll watch and see what you’ll be doing ok