Jenica Atwin


Jenica Atwin 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, defeating incumbent MP Matt DeCourcey. She is an education consultant and researcher at a First Nations Education Centre, and completed a Master's in Education at the University of New Brunswick.
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, and the first woman to be elected in the riding of Fredericton.

Early life and education

Jenica Atwin was born Jenica Powell and grew up in Oromocto, New Brunswick. Her father, Bob Powell, is the mayor of Oromocto. In high school, she was class president. Her stepfather is Ron Tremblay, the Wolastoq Grand Chief. 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. This took place during Atwin's four years as a cultural transition coordinator with First Nation Education Initiative Incorporated.

Personal life

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

Electoral record