About Lawrence Riel Yew
Lived 1942 – 1998 (aged 56). Lawrence Riel Yew was a Canadian politician.
Lawrence Riel Yew (January 17, 1942 – April 18, 1998) was a trapper, fisherman and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Cumberland from 1982 to 1986 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member. Yew was the first aboriginal MLA elected in Saskatchewan. In 1964, he married Victoria Elizabeth Iron. He died at the age of 56 in 1998.
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Who was Lawrence Riel Yew?
Canadian politician
When was Lawrence Riel Yew born?
Lawrence Riel Yew was born on 17 January 1942 in Beauval.
When did Lawrence Riel Yew die?
Lawrence Riel Yew died on 18 April 1998 in Edmonton.
What was Lawrence Riel Yew's occupation?
Lawrence Riel Yew was a politician.
What nationality was Lawrence Riel Yew?
Lawrence Riel Yew was Canadian.
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