Canada's first Aboriginal federal cabinet minister, Len Marchand, has died. He was 82.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. -- Len Marchand, the former Liberal MP and senator who was the first status Indian elected to Parliament, has died at age 82.

Chief Justice Len Marchand's appointment as the province’s new top judge was announced on Dec. 8 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...

Chief Justice Len Marchand's appointment as the province’s new top judge was announced on Dec. 8 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Chief Justice Len Marchand's appointment as the province’s new top judge was announced on Dec. 8 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Len Marchand is still considered one of the biggest trailblazers for First Nations people in Canadian politics. The former Kamloops MP passed away last week. His funeral is being held tomorrow.

Chief Justice Len Marchand's appointment as the province’s new top judge was announced on Dec. 8 by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Mr. Marchand leaves his wife of almost 56 years, Donna, his children Lori and Len Jr., six grandchildren, four sisters and a brother. Sign up for our redesigned Morning Update newsletter.

KAMLOOPS, B.C.—Len Marchand, the former Liberal MP and senator who was the first status Indian elected to Parliament, has died at age 82.

Len Marchand, the former Liberal MP and senator who was the first status Indian elected to Parliament, has died at age 82.