Jaime Battiste
Jaime Battiste is a Canadian politician and Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party, representing the riding of Sydney—Victoria in Nova Scotia. He is noted for being the first Mi'kmaq elected to the House of Commons and has focused on issues related to Indigenous rights, community development, and social justice. Battiste's political career is marked by his dedication to improving the lives of his constituents and advocating for reconciliation between Indigenous communities and the Canadian government.
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Jaime Battiste, a member of parliament, was present at the meeting discussing the return of the artifacts.
The Vatican has held sacred belongings for a century. Now their Indigenous owners hope Pope Leo will give them back
United States· 2025-05-29
Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste is among those on the trip.
Carney arrives in Rome ahead of inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
Canada· 2025-05-17
Member of Parliament Jaime Battiste is part of the Canadian delegation attending the mass.
Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope’s inaugural massCanada· 2025-05-17
Jaime Battiste announced that he will run against Mr. MacMaster.
As voting, tariffs and lobster season collide, political change could come ashore in this Northern Nova Scotia townCanada· 2025-03-26
Jaime Battiste is a member of parliament from Nova Scotia who dropped out of the leadership race.
Who might replace Trudeau as Liberal Party leader?
United Kingdom· 2025-02-24
Liberal MP Jaime Battiste, who is Mi’kmaq, sought unanimous consent for a bill on clean drinking water.
Poilievre’s proposed incentives for First Nations water, resource projects draw fireCanada· 2025-02-21
Former MP Jaime Battiste is also a candidate in the Liberal leadership race.
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould promises to open ‘path’ to basic personal incomeCanada· 2025-02-13
