Background
Patterson, Dennis Glen was born on December 30, 1948 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
lawyer Canadian government official
Patterson, Dennis Glen was born on December 30, 1948 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Bachelor with distinction, University Alberta, Edmonton, 1969. Bachelor of Laws, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1972.
Executive director, Maliiganik Tukisinniavik, Iqaluit, Northwest Territories, Canada, 1975-1981; member legislation assembly, Iqaluit, Government of Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, 1979-1993; minister education, Government of Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, 1981-1988; minister aboriginal rights and constitutional development, Government of Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, 1981-1987; minister responsible for women, Government of Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, 1985-1996; private prctice, since 1996. Government leader, 1987-1991, member cabinet, 1991-1992, now member legislation assembly.
Common law wife: Marie Uviluq. Children: Bruce, George, Jessica, Alexander.