Russell Mirasty was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the constitutional advice of the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on July 17,2019.
10 Facts About Russell Mirasty
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Russell Mirasty was the first Indigenous person appointed to this office.
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Russell Mirasty is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
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Russell Mirasty's appointment was strongly welcomed by Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan.
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Russell Mirasty was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for thirty-six years, from 1976 to 2013.
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Russell Mirasty was one of only two Indigenous cadets in his troop at RCMP Academy, Depot Division.
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Russell Mirasty did a work exchange with the Northern Territory Police in Australia.
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Russell Mirasty was a volunteer aide-de-camp to previous lieutenant governors of Saskatchewan.
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Russell Mirasty was appointed assistant commissioner and commanding officer, "F" Division in 2010, the first Indigenous RCMP officer to command a division.
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Russell Mirasty particularly focused on working with Saskatchewan's education system.