Dive into the fascinating multi-faceted career of Charlie Angus - the New Democratic Party MP who brought punk rock energy to Canadian politics! In this comprehensive profile, we explore his remarkable journey from co-founding 1980s punk band L'Étranger to serving as MP for Timmins—James Bay for over 20 years. Discover how this activist-turned-politician fought for Indigenous rights through the Shannen's Dream campaign, championed Northern Ontario issues, and became one of Parliament's most effective opposition members while still releasing music with his folk band Grievous Angels. Learn about his award-winning books on mining history, his Catholic Worker house activism, and why he was frequently described as bringing a "punk rock style" to federal politics. This is the full story of a true Canadian original who proved you can be both a musician and a statesman.

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