Lord, we ask you to bless Niki Sharma MLA for Vancouver Hastings. May she feel your love and protection over her. Thank you, Lord, for helping her to have the wisdom and understanding to manage complex issues that come up in her riding. May Niki have the wisdom that you gave Solomon and we thank you for helping her respond effectively. Finally, may she find time to rest and have sleep without worry. Bless and protect her family as well, in Jesus’ name, amen.
Niki Sharma was elected MLA for Vancouver–Hastings in 2020 and is the Deputy Caucus Chair and Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits. She is also a member of Treasury Board. Niki is a lawyer whose practice focused on representing Indigenous people, including residential school survivors. Niki has worked throughout B.C. as an advocate on climate policy and reconciliation. Niki was elected to the Board of Vancity Credit Union, where she served as Vice-Chair and chaired the Climate Justice Working Group. She also served as Chair of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. In these roles, she worked to improve her community and make life better for people and our planet. Niki was raised in Sparwood B.C. A mother of two, she has lived in East Vancouver for over 15 years and has deep connections in the community.