Samuel (Sam) Johnston

Samuel (Sam) Timothy Johnston born 1935 in Yukon; elected 1985, 1989 in Campbell; elected 1985–1989, 1989–1992 Speaker; New Democratic Party. First aboriginal person elected as Speaker in Yukon and in Canada.

Sound Clip Summary

June 3, 1992 – Speaker Sam Johnston speaks to the importance of Bill 73, An Act Approving Yukon Land Claim Final Agreements.

Yukon Archives, Yukon Legislative Assembly sound recordings, Sam_Johnston.mp3