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STATEMENT FROM BETTY NIPPI-ALBRIGHT, MLA FOR SASKATOON CENTRE

Effective immediately, May 5, 2025 I will sit as an Independent MLA for Saskatoon Centre. This decision comes after long reflection about how I can best serve the community of Saskatoon Centre and the people who placed their trust in me.

I entered public life to serve Saskatoon Centre and to be a strong Indigenous voice for Indigenous people in this province on issues that matter to them. As the only First Nation Female, sitting MLA in Saskatchewan, I bring a unique perspective: academic training, health experience, and lived experience that are not represented elsewhere in the Legislature and that perspective is needed in our province.

Over time, I have not felt the support or respect required to carry out this work in a good way. In good conscience, I can no longer support the direction of Carla Beck's leadership. My responsibility is first and always to the citizens of Saskatoon Centre and not to any political party. I was elected to be a voice for the people of Saskatoon Centre.

I have raised important issues for a long time, many of which did not receive attention until recently.
Sitting as an Independent will allow me to continue advocating for Saskatoon Centre, for Inherent and Treaty Rights holders, and for those whose voices are too often overlooked.

My commitment to this work remains strong, and I will continue to serve with integrity and purpose.

Migwetch