Saskatchewan First Nation celebrates historic leadership vote [Video]

For the first time ever, women make up the majority of the leadership group at Piapot First Nation.

An inauguration ceremony was held on the nation to celebrate the new chief and council and the beginning of their term.

“This is the first time in Piapot history there are five elected females on council. I’m glad to be one of those women who were able to get elected and come and make these changes,” said Crystal Crowe, a councillor from Piapot First Nation.

Many community members came to witness the event, as well as a number of visitors from off reserve.

Mark Fox, the Chief of Piapot First Nation said it is a new age and diversity was a talking point during the campaign trail.

“We needed more representation of women on our councils, to bring the knowledge, the wisdom and the balance that they can offer to our community …