Four women are vying for the role of the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations in what is being described as an “unprecedented” election.
For the first time in AFN election history, the number of female candidates is equal to the male candidates.
Still, history is against these women. While women have run before in past elections, the organization has never elected a female national chief.
Many observers at the general assembly in Toronto say it’s unlikely that AFN will elect a female national chief – with the incumbent national chief Shawn Atleo having a perceived lead – but as Morris Shannacappo, chief of Rolling River First Nation, said, “it’s long overdue.”
Ms. Jack said it’s important that more women are stepping up to the leadership plate and challenging the status quo.
Read the complete story at The Globe and Mail, published 17 July 2012.
Four women are vying for the role of the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations in what is being described as an “unprecedented” election.
For the first time in AFN election history, the number of female candidates is equal to the male candidates.
Still, history is against these women. While women have run before in past elections, the organization has never elected a female national chief.
Many observers at the general assembly in Toronto say it’s unlikely that AFN will elect a female national chief – with the incumbent national chief Shawn Atleo having a perceived lead – but as Morris Shannacappo, chief of Rolling River First Nation, said, “it’s long overdue.”
Ms. Jack said it’s important that more women are stepping up to the leadership plate and challenging the status quo.
Read the complete story at The Globe and Mail, published 17 July 2012.