Tanille is running to be the next Leader of the New Democratic Party.
Tanille Johnston
BSW, RSW, MSW, she/her
Proud Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ woman from the We Wai Kai First Nation. A dedicated social worker, mother, and bold new voice for the future of the NDP. With over 14 years of experience, she serves as Director of Community Programs with the First Nations Health Authority and as a City Councillor in Campbell River.
Tanille’s leadership is rooted in action—advocating for equity, building healthier communities, and pushing for institutional change. She’s not here to play it safe. She’s here to build a movement grounded in grassroots organizing and justice.
Join Tanille in shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and courageous NDP: Forward, Together.
I need you, and we need a renewed New Democratic Party
“I know that campaigns don’t run on good vibes, although they sure do help! Every dollar you donate helps us put up one more ad or print 3 more coloured posters. This is a people-powered, grassroots campaign working hard to help me become the leader of the kind of NDP that we need.” – Tanille.
Some of Tanille’s key priorities in politics are:
- Diverse and affordable housing
- Equitable access to healthcare
- Protecting the environment
- Free and accessible post-secondary education
- Increasing childcare spaces across the board
- Meaningful and proportional electoral reform
- Better public transit and alternative methods of transportation
- Increasing the representation and participation of Indigenous persons in local, regional, provincial and federal decision making.
Get in touch at yo@tanille.ca
“Yo” means Hello in Liqʼwala, Tanille’s Indigenous language.
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Tanille in the media
“Throughout her career, Johnston has been a tireless champion for social equity and Indigenous rights … Her campaign launch signals a clear break from the status quo, prioritizing authenticity and a leadership style rooted in integrity, inclusion and inspiration.”
“Tanille Johnston ‘is first Indigenous woman to seek NDP leadership“
Cabin Radio, Ollie Williams
“Our First Nations, our Metis, our Inuit, our seniors population, our veterans, our 2SLGBTQIA community, our people of invisible and visible disabilities,” Johnston said. “There are so many people that I feel haven’t felt like they’re not completely included in the NDP, or don’t see themselves in the NDP, and I want to make sure that they do, because we are their party. We are here for them. They are us.”
“Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo”
CHLY-FM, Lauryn Mackenzie
Tanille Johnston from the NDP helped organize the impromptu event outside the theatre after the debate cancellation.
“All-candidates debate cancelled in North Island-Powell River riding”
CBC News, Akshay Kulkarni
The significance of Johnston’s election was front and centre … reflecting progress towards reconciliation with First Nations in Campbell River’s local government.
“Campbell River’s first Indigenous city councillor takes a seat at the table”
Campbell River Mirror, Alistair Taylor
“NDP candidate listening to concerns of qathet constituents”
PEAK Voice of qathet region, Tanya Hill
“Tanille Johnston’s political ambition started in a North Island classroom”
Campbell River Mirror, Brendan Jure
“Get to know your local NDP candidate in the North Island-Powell River riding: Tanille Johnston”
(My Comox Valley Now, Justin Baumgardner)
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