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It is #FilipinoHeritageMonth and this is the story of Conrad Santos!
Conrad Santos was born on Nov. 26, 1934 in the Philippines. After attending Harvard, he moved to Winnipeg in 1965 and taught at the University of Manitoba, remaining there until 2008.
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Conrad Santos was born on Nov. 26, 1934 in the Philippines. After attending Harvard, he moved to Winnipeg in 1965 and taught at the University of Manitoba, remaining there until 2008.
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In 1977 and 1980, he ran for Winnipeg City Council but lost both times.
In 1981, he ran to be an NDP MLA in the Manitoba Legislature, winning his seat, becoming the first Canadian of Filipino heritage elected to a Legislature. He remained in the Legislature until 1988.
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In 1981, he ran to be an NDP MLA in the Manitoba Legislature, winning his seat, becoming the first Canadian of Filipino heritage elected to a Legislature. He remained in the Legislature until 1988.
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In 1990, Santos returned to the Legislature and remained an MLA until 2007. He would serve as the Deputy Speaker of the Legislature twice when he was an MLA.
In 2007, he left the NDP caucus due to accusations of paying membership dues for 100 new NDP members.
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In 2007, he left the NDP caucus due to accusations of paying membership dues for 100 new NDP members.
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Santos defended himself, stating that he paid for the membership dues because the people barely had the money to feed their families, let alone buy party memberships.
He was fined $200 & paid $150 in court fees.
Santos passed away on Feb. 29, 2016.
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He was fined $200 & paid $150 in court fees.
Santos passed away on Feb. 29, 2016.
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