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Kinew said the “people of Manitoba are good people” while his rivals attempted to drive a wedge by running on a “divisive message”. He used his victory speech to speak directly to Indigenous youth, who he said still face numerous systematic barriers and negative stereotypes, but pledged to create opportunities and supports so they can turn their lives around.

“I want to speak to the young neechies out there,” he said, using an Ojibway word for friend. “My life became immeasurably better when I stopped making excuses and I started looking for a reason. And I found that reason in our family, I found that reason in our community. And I found that reason in our province and country.”