Stanley John McKay (born 1942), known as Stan McKay, is a Canadian

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minister from

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. He served as the 34th

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and is the first

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person to have led a

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denomination in Canada.

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* * * Cree people Moderators of the United Church of Canada People from Interlake Region, Manitoba University of Winnipeg alumni Living people Ministers of the United Church of Canada Indspire Awards 1942 births {{NorthAm-native-bio-stub