Patricia A. Hajdu PC MP (/ˈhaɪduː/;[1][2] born November 3, 1966) is a Canadian politician who has served as the minister of Indigenous services since October 26, 2021.

Born in Montreal, she spent her early years in Chisholm, Minnesota, U.S. with her brother Sean Patrick Hajdu (1969–2003), raised by her aunt and uncle.

Due to a tumultuous relationship, she ended up living on her own at age 16, while she finished high school.

[5] After graduating, she got a job in Thunder Bay through an employment insurance initiative, at a non-profit adult-literacy group, where she trained in graphic design.

[10] In this capacity, she convened in July 2016 an advisory council to help develop of Canada's strategy against gender-based violence.