Tanille Johnston Launches Historic NDP Leadership Bid as First Indigenous Woman

Tanille Johnston has launched her historic bid for the federal NDP leadership, becoming the first Indigenous woman to seek this position and aiming to introduce progressive change in Canada.

• Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor from Campbell River, British Columbia, is the first Indigenous woman to run for the federal NDP leadership.
• Previously, Johnston was the NDP candidate for North Island – Powell River during the 2025 federal election, where she lost to Conservative Aaron Gunn.
• Johnston's leadership bid represents a significant milestone for Indigenous peoples in Canada and aims to infuse fresh energy into the New Democratic Party.