Nicole White (politician)
Nicole White is a Canadian advocate for Indigenous people, an anti-poverty activist and notable as the first openly out provincial political candidate in Saskatchewan history.
In 2004, White and (then) Julie Richards (now Jai) spearheaded the case to legalize same [...] marriage for the province of Saskatchewan.
White and Richards were featured in the documentary short "Ready to Be Married". Directed by Gemini award winner Anand Ramayya, this episode was aired as part season one of Landing, a series which explores and documents the global cultural metamorphosis taking place with regards to "difference" in various forms.
Career
White has worked in a variety of community development roles including serving as the Executive Director of AIDS Saskatoon, Financial Literacy Coordinator with READ Saskatoon, and as Director of the USSU Pride Centre.
Politics
In 2011, White ran in Saskatoon Northwest against Gord Wyant. On January 18, 2015, White became the NDP candidate for Saskatoon Meewasin.
Awards
White has received a number of awards for her advocacy and work in the community.
- Recipient of the 2004 YWCA Women of Distinction Award – Young Woman to Watch
- Recipient of the 2005 Government of Saskatchewan Centennial Medal
- Recipient of the 2006 Avenue Community Centre-Community Service Award
- Recipient of the 2007 University of Saskatchewan Doug Wilson Award-for outstanding campus advocacy
- 2009-Athena Nominee of the Women’s and Business Professionals Award
- 2010-nominated for the G8 Oxfam-Bringing Women to the Table, Oxfam Saskatoon