Christmas is widely credited as one of the key architects of Membertou’s economic success

Newly appointed non-partisan senators, Dan Christmas of Membertou.

Newly appointed non-partisan senators, Dan Christmas of Membertou.

MEMBERTOU – One of the key architects in transforming Membertou from an aboriginal community facing bankruptcy to one of the most successful First Nations in Canada has been named to the Senate.

Membertou’s senior adviser Dan Christmas was one of nine, new, non-partisan senators named by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the upper chamber of Parliament.

Christmas is credited with playing a key role in transformin ...

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