Sherry Gott, a member of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, has been appointed Manitoba’s new Advocate for Children and Youth.
The all-party Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly recommended the appointment, which was subsequently confirmed by the adoption of a resolution by the legislative assembly.
She is married with three sons and three grandchildren and attributes her success to the teachings she has been gifted from the Elders who have walked beside her.
Gott was awarded and recognized by the Aboriginal Social Work Society of Manitoba for "significant contribution to the field of Aboriginal Social Work" in 2011.
Sherry Gott has master's and bachelor of social work degrees from the University of Manitoba, is a registered social worker and has worked in various roles: front-line worker, supervisor and senior manager in the social service systems in child welfare, education and mental health as a social worker.
Gott says that she looks forward to working with children, youth and families by supporting and advocating for changes in the way services are provided.
She will begin her new role on October 17th.
