Twenty-nine out of 88 candidates campaigning to be part of the 12-seat band council are women. 4 women currently sit on councilThere are currently four women on council — not enough, according to candidate Shannon Wells. Calf, 66, said she has run twice before and has heard many times from community members who believe women do not belong in politics. Time to make changeRebecca Many Grey Horses, a member of the First Nation, recently organized a virtual forum supporting the female candidates. Many Grey Horses said the forum was about empowering them and reminding them there are role models within their own community.

Source: CBC News November 09, 2020 03:11 UTC