Angela Rice, a former Canadian senator and dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights and social justice, has died at the age of 88. Her passing was confirmed by her family and noted in official parliamentary records.
Appointed to the Senate in 2001 by Prime Minister Jean ChrΓ©tien, Rice represented the province of Manitoba. Throughout her tenure, which lasted until her mandatory retirement at age 75 in 2012, she was a prominent voice on the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples and championed issues related to education, housing, and healthcare for Indigenous communities.
Born in Winnipeg in 1937, Rice had a long career in public service and community advocacy prior to her Senate appointment. She was known for her work with various non-profit organizations and her commitment to social welfare programs. Colleagues remembered her as a principled and compassionate legislator who worked tirelessly to bridge divides.
Her legacy is marked by her persistent efforts to improve the lives of marginalized Canadians and to promote greater understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. No cause of death was immediately released.
