Manitoba has chosen a new Advocate for Children and Youth for the province this month. Sherry Gott, from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (SCN) has been appointed as the new Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth.
“The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth in an independent office that’s non partisan of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly,” said Gott. “Our office represents the rights, interests and view points of children and young adults throughout Manitoba, that should be receiving provincial public services. In this position I am able to advocate, support and amply the voices of children, youth and their families as they receive services.”