Jenica Atwin

Jenica Atwin MP (born 1986 or 1987) is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Fredericton in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election,[2] defeating incumbent MP Matt DeCourcey. She is an education consultant and researcher at a First Nations Education Centre,[3] and completed a Master's in Education at the University of New Brunswick.[4]

Jenica Atwin

MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Fredericton
Assumed office
October 21, 2019 (2019-10-21)
Preceded byMatt DeCourcey
Personal details
Born1986 or 1987 (age 32–33)[1]
Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyGreen
Spouse(s)Chris Atwin
Children2

She is the first Member of Parliament of the Green Party of Canada to be elected outside of British Columbia, the first "third party" candidate to win the electoral district of Fredericton or its predecessor districts (which have traditionally alternated between Conservative and Liberal MPs), and the first woman to be elected in the riding of Fredericton.[5][6]

Early life and education

Jenica Atwin was born Jenica Powell and grew up in Oromocto, New Brunswick.[7] Her father, Bob Powell, is the mayor of Oromocto. In high school, she was class president.[8] Her stepfather is Ron Tremblay, the Wolastoq Grand Chief.[9] In 2016, Atwin co-organized a spin-off of We Day focused on introducing First Nations youth to one another and helping those who have recently moved off of reserves.[10] This took place during Atwin's four years as a cultural transition coordinator with First Nation Education Initiative Incorporated (FNEII).[11]

Personal life

Atwin is a poker player and placed sixth in a 2010 World Series of Poker Circuit ladies tournament in Louisiana.[12] She is married to Oromocto First Nation band councillor Chris Atwin and has two sons.[13]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Fredericton
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
GreenJenica Atwin16,64033.68+21.26
ConservativeAndrea Johnson14,58930.68+1.96
LiberalMatt DeCourcey13,54427.41-21.85
New DemocraticMackenzie Thomason2,9465.96-3.93
People'sJason Paull7761.57+1.57
Animal ProtectionLesley Thomas2860.58+0.58
LibertarianBrandon Kirby1260.26+0.26
CommunistJacob Patterson800.16+0.16
Total valid votes/Expense limit 49,40999.36 
Total rejected ballots 3010.61+0.20
Turnout 49,71075.52-0.21
Eligible voters 65,825
Green gain from Liberal Swing +21.2
Source: Elections Canada[14][15]
2018 New Brunswick general election: New Maryland-Sunbury
Party Candidate Votes%±%
Progressive ConservativeJeff Carr3,84441.2+0.25
People's AllianceMorris Shannon2,21423.7+23.7
LiberalAlex Scholten2,21023.7-7.64
GreenJenica Atwin9029.7+3.57
New DemocraticMackenzie Thomason1431.5-20.08
KISSDanelle Titus140.2+0.2
Progressive Conservative hold Swing {{{3}}}
Source: Elections NB[16]

References
  1. "New federal Green member looks to learn from May, not replace her". The Canadian Press. 2019-10-22. Archived from the original on 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  2. "Canada election results: Fredericton". Global News. October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  3. "Voters elect first Green candidate ever outside B.C." CTV News. October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  4. Dutt, Caitlin (October 23, 2019). "Thinking Green". The Aquinian. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. "Jenica Atwin wins Fredericton federal race in historic campaign". October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  6. "Jenica Atwin captures historic win for the Greens in New Brunswick campaign". October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  7. "Jenica Atwin profile". Gov Guide. Archived from the original on 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  8. Mercer, Greg (October 22, 2019). "Jenica Atwin, New Brunswick's first Green MP, might soon become a household name". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  9. O'Donnell, Susan (2019-05-24). "Climate Strike #4 at the NB Legislature: "Change needs to happen"". NB Media Co-op. Archived from the original on 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  10. Baker, Oscar (2016-12-05). "First Nations We Day brings 700 Indigenous youth together". CBC. Archived from the original on 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  11. "Jenica Atwin, I've been a rule-breaker my whole life". Woven Stories. 2018-02-10. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  12. "WSOP Circuit Event" (PDF). Ante Up. July 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2011-12-23. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  13. Baker, Oscar (2018-09-21). "Candidate Jenica Atwin's family inspires her to seek greater understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people". Wicked Ideas. Archived from the original on 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  14. Elections Canada staff. "Voter Information Service – Find your electoral district". Elections Canada. Archived from the original on 2019-10-01. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  15. Canada, Elections. "Preliminary results". www.elections.ca. Archived from the original on 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  16. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-05-25. Retrieved 2019-10-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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