Deep Roots 10 - Jessie Louie, First Female Chief of the Klahoose
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Odette AUger/ Deep Roots - The electoral system was brought by the Canadian government and imposed upon nations who with hereditary chiefs. It was was meant to bring equality and prevent oppression. If this has happened, it is only through the strength, determination and honour of leaders like Jessie Louie. She was the first woman chief of Klahoose, elected at a time when women in leadership roles were few.