Tina Keeper | |
|---|---|
 Keeper in 2014 | |
| Member of Parliament for Churchill | |
| In office January 23, 2006 – October 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bev Desjarlais |
| Succeeded by | Niki Ashton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1962 Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Manitoba |
| Profession | actress, producer |
Christina Jean Keeper CM OM MSM (born March 20, 1962) is a Cree actress, film producer and former politician from Canada.[1]
First known for her role as RCMP officer Michelle Kenidi in the CBC Television series North of 60,[2] she was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2006 Canadian federal election, and served as a Liberal Party of Canada Member of Parliament representing the electoral district of Churchill.[1] Following her defeat in the 2008 Canadian federal election she returned to film and television, and continues to work as both an actress and a film producer.
- ^ a b "Tina Keeper". The Canadian Encyclopedia, May 14, 2008.
- ^ "TV's maverick Mountie". The Globe and Mail, May 6, 2002.