Robert-Falcon Ouellette
Robert-Falcon Ouellette | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre | |
| In office October 19, 2015 – October 21, 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Leah Gazan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1976 |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Catherine Cantin |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary (BA) Université Laval (MMus, MEd, PhD) |
| Website | robertfalcon |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army Royal Canadian Navy |
| Service years | 1996-present |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Tecumseh) 1996-1998 Royal Canadian Artillery 1998 Royal 22e Regiment 1998-2004 Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Montcalm) 2004-2007 Royal Canadian Navy NAVRESHQ 2007 5th Field Ambulance (Medical service) 2007-2010 Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Montcalm) 2010-2011 Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Chippawa) 2011-2020 Royal Winnipeg Rifles 2020-2025 Fort Garry Horse 2025-present |
Robert-Falcon Ouellette CD (born November 22, 1976) is a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Winnipeg Centre in the House of Commons of Canada from 2015 to 2019. He has also been a two-time candidate for Mayor of Winnipeg in the 2014 Winnipeg municipal election and the 2022 Winnipeg municipal election.
He is of Cree, Métis, French and English descent; Ouellette is a veteran of over 29 years in the Canadian Forces and was a community organizer and academic administrator before his entry into politics. He has also completed a full Sundance cycle at the Sprucewoods Sundance under David Blacksmith.
Robert-Falcon Ouellette made history as the first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), becoming the first Indigenous chaplain in 2025. He has served for 29 years and he was the first MP since WWII to concurrently serve in the CAF (reserves) while being an MP. He is currently an associate professor at the University of Ottawa in Indigenous education and Director of the French Teacher Education Programs.