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Russell Mirasty (born 1956 or 1957) is a former
/ref> filling the vacancy in the position left when W. Thomas Molloy died in office on July 2. Mirasty's term as lieutenant governor came to an official end on January 31, 2025, with the installation of his successor,
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" 'This is historic': Indigenous leaders applaud choice of Russell Mirasty as new Sask. Lt.-Gov.", CBC, July 17, 2019.
/ref> He and his wife Donna have two children. At the time of his appointment, he and his wife lived in
/ref> After retiring from the RCMP, Mirasty volunteered with a number of community service organizations. He particularly focused on working with Saskatchewan's education system. In 2017, Mirasty was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan
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. He was appointed by Governor General
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Julie Payette
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, on the constitutional advice
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of the prime minister of Canada
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, Justin Trudeau
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, on July 17, 2019. Mirasty was sworn in on July 18,"Premier Scott Moe Announces Swearing In Date For New Lieutenant Governor", Government of Saskatchewan News Release, July 17, 2019./ref> filling the vacancy in the position left when W. Thomas Molloy died in office on July 2. Mirasty's term as lieutenant governor came to an official end on January 31, 2025, with the installation of his successor,
Bernadette McIntyre
Bernadette McIntyre (born February 1958) is the 24th lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. She was appointed by the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on December 6, 2024. McIntyre was sworn in on January 31, 2025 at the Saskatchewan ...
.
As lieutenant governor, Mirasty was the viceregal representative of Charles III of Canada in Saskatchewan. He was the first Indigenous person appointed to this office.Former top Sask. cop Russell Mirasty named province's new Lt.-Gov., CBC, July 17, 2019./ref>
Personal life
Mirasty is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. His first language isCree
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. His appointment was strongly welcomed by Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan./ref> He and his wife Donna have two children. At the time of his appointment, he and his wife lived in
La Ronge
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.
RCMP career
Mirasty was a member of theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police
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(RCMP) for thirty-six years, from 1976 to 2013. He was one of only two Indigenous cadets in his troop at RCMP Academy, Depot Division. Following graduation, he served in seven of Canada's ten provinces. He also did a work exchange with the Northern Territory Police
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in Australia. Mirasty was a volunteer ''aide-de-camp'' to previous lieutenant governors of Saskatchewan. He was appointed assistant commissioner and commanding officer, "F" Division in 2010, the first Indigenous RCMP officer to command a division.Prime Minister News Release: Russell Mirasty/ref> After retiring from the RCMP, Mirasty volunteered with a number of community service organizations. He particularly focused on working with Saskatchewan's education system. In 2017, Mirasty was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Honours
Russell Mirasty's full medal entitlement is as follows.
References
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